Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
What Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is & what it does
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is an anionic surfactant from the laureth sulfate family, with a relatively long ethoxylate chain. It functions mainly as a cleansing and foaming agent and as an emulsifier, helping lift oils and build lather in wash-off products. It is generally used in cleansers and shampoos rather than leave-on sunscreens. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate?
It is an anionic surfactant from the laureth sulfate family with a longer ethoxylate chain. It is used as a cleansing and foaming agent.
What does Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate do in a formula?
It helps lift oils and build lather and can also act as an emulsifier. It is generally used in cleansers and shampoos rather than leave-on sunscreens.
Is Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate safe?
Laureth sulfates are generally considered well tolerated in rinse-off products, though strong cleansers can be drying for some people. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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