Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate

Cleanses and foams.

In the Sulfates group

What it is

A surfactant, the type of ingredient that lets water wash away oil, made in a lab from fatty alcohols. One of the sulfates.

Creates lather and helps water wash away oil and dirt.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Sulfates

Some people avoid sulfate cleansers because they find them stripping on dry skin, curly hair or colour-treated hair.

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