OriginDerived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil fatty acids and ammonia as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation and sulfation reactions to create an amphoteric surfactant compound.
1-Tetradecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)-, inner salt
Formula
C19H41NO3S
Mol. Weight
363.60
CAS #
14933-09-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Locks in moisture
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