A gentle cleanser that helps remove dirt and oil while keeping your skin feeling soft and clean.
CAS #
9002-92-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from lauryl alcohol, a fatty alcohol typically sourced from coconut or palm oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to create a polyethylene glycol ether surfactant.
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Cleansing
Surfactant Cleansing
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Laureth compounds were developed in the mid-20th century as synthetic non-ionic surfactants derived from lauryl alcohol (a fatty alcohol from coconut or palm oil). They were created to replace natural soaps and provide gentle cleansing properties while maintaining stability in formulations.