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ISOLAURETH-3.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

ISOLAURETH-3 is a synthetic compound that plays a dual role in cosmetic formulations, functioning both as a surfactant and an emulsifier. It is instrumental in stabilizing product textures and enhancing cleansing efficacy.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifier Cleansing Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

ISOLAURETH-3 operates by leveraging its amphiphilic molecular structure, featuring both lipophilic (oil-attracting) and hydrophilic (water-attracting) components. As a surfactant, it effectively reduces the surface tension of liquids, allowing oil and water to mix more readily, which facilitates the removal of impurities like fat and soil particles from the skin and hair during cleansing. Concurrently, as an emulsifier, it is crucial for creating and maintaining stable, homogenous dispersions of oil and water in cosmetic products, thereby preventing phase separation and ensuring product integrity over time.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As an emulsifier, ISOLAURETH-3 significantly contributes to the long-term stability of cosmetic emulsions, effectively preventing the separation of immiscible oil and water phases.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that alkyl PEG ethers, including ISOLAURETH-3, are safe when used in cosmetics, provided that the final formulations are designed to be non-irritating to the skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

ISOLAURETH-3 is a valuable ingredient for product formulation, essential for achieving stable emulsions and enhancing cleansing properties, with a CIR assessment of 'safe as used' when formulated to be non-irritating.

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