Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier and surfactant derived from lanolin (wool fat). Part of the Laneth family of ethoxylated lanolin compounds created to improve the texture and stability of cosmetic formulations.