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
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Traditional Use
A synthetic lanolin derivative with high ethoxylation (60 units) developed in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as a strongly hydrophilic surfactant and emulsifier for particular formulation needs.