Profile: Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

INCI name: Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate.

Function: Cleansing agent, foaming agent, surfactant.

Origin: Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

Where to find it / them? : Mascaras, eye-liners, eye contour creams, eyebrow pencils, sun care products, foundation primers, facial moisturising creams.

Risks to health: Potential skin and eye irritant (moderate).

Risks to the environment : Polluting manufacturing process (product produced by ethoxylation).

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