Profile: Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

INCI name:   Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate.

Function:   Cleansing agent, foaming agent, surfactant.

Origin:   Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Unregulated.

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

Health risks:   Potential skin and eye irritant (moderate).

Environmental risks:   Polluting manufacturing process (product produced by ethoxylation).

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