Ingredient
C12-14 Pareth-12
PEG-12 C12-14 Alcohols
Ethoxylated C12-14 fatty alcohol
C12-14 Pareth
What it is
A synthetic, ethoxylated blend of C12-14 fatty alcohols that functions as a mild nonionic surfactant.
How it works
It lowers the surface tension between oil and water, allowing an oil-based cleanser to be rinsed away or transformed into a milky emulsion with the addition of water.
What it does
Surfactant
Cleansing
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.