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Ingredient Facts
C12-13 pareth-1
AKA: Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
2-(C12-13-Alkyloxy)ethanol; C12-13 Pareth-1 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic C12-13 fatty alcohols containing an average of 1 mole of ethylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic nonionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as a mild cleanser and emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care products.