A synthetic cleansing ingredient that produces a dense, creamy foam.
Functions
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Foaming
Foaming
Foaming – creates foam of varying densities.
Foaming
Foaming
Foaming – creates foam of varying densities.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is an anionic surfactant, which means it is an excellent cleansing ingredient.
Anionic surfactants are negatively charged and contain both a water-loving head group and an oil-loving tail on the same molecule. The oil-loving tail allows it to surround dirt and oil particles on the skin, and the water-loving head group allows the entrapped dirt and oil to be rinsed away very effectively with water.
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is also a powerful foaming agent. This hazy yellow liquid can boost foam production and creates a creamy and luxurious foam in skincare products.