A gentle cleanser derived from lanolin that helps remove makeup and impurities while keeping hair and skin soft. It also helps create a smooth, lightweight texture in formulas.
Effective at 5.04%
CAS #
61791-20-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier derived from lanolin. The higher ethoxylation level (25 units) makes it more hydrophilic than lower Laneth variants, used for specific formulation applications.