A surfactant that can suspend oil droplets in a large water phase. The oils are typically fragrances or other oils added in small amounts. Laureth-4 is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Antistatic,
Antistatic
Antistatic – reduces electric charge buildup.
Antistatic,
Antistatic
Antistatic – reduces electric charge buildup.
Emulsifying
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Emulsifying
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
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
Laureth-4 is a nonionic, ethyoxylated surfactant based on lauryl alcohol.
This surfactant is useful as an emulsifier, where it is employed to create oil-in-water emulsions. An oil-in-water emulsion is a mixture of oil and water in which oil droplets are suspended throughout a continuous water phase. These emulsions tend to be lightweight and refreshing upon application.
Laureth-4 is supplied as a clear liquid and also serves to solubilize oil into water. A solubilizer is a type of ingredient that can disperse and suspend small amounts of oil into water and maintain product clarity. The oils are typically fragrances or other oils added in small amounts.
This ingredient is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
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