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Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl lauryl ether
AKA: Laureth glycerol ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
3-Dodecyloxypropane-1,2-diol
Effective at 0.51%
CAS #
1202686-00-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emollient and emulsifier developed from glycerin and lauryl alcohol. Created for the cosmetics industry to provide moisturizing and stabilizing properties in contemporary skincare products.