Surfactant ingredient
Oleth-3
A polyethoxylated (3 EO units) ether of oleyl alcohol with a low HLB value, used as a co-emulsifier in cosmetic formulations to assist water-in-oil stability.
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Benefits
- ✓Low HLB emulsifier for water-in-oil type systems
- ✓Assists in blending hydrophilic and lipophilic components
Watch for
- ⚠Ethoxylated ingredient; possible trace 1,4-dioxane impurities
- ⚠Low HLB may cause instability in oil-in-water emulsions if used alone
