Laureth 1
What is Laureth 1?
Laureth 1 is a surfactant used for cleansing and/or emulsification. It helps remove dirt and oil or helps mix oil and water phases in formulations.
Roles in Formulation
This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:
Emulsifying agent
Enables stable mixing of oil and water phases by forming an interfacial film, helping create lotions, creams, and cleansers with consistent texture.
Surfactant
Lowers surface tension to enable cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming; central to shampoos, body washes, and many emulsions and micellar systems.