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
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Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
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
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
Our Assessment
Verdict
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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