Ingredient
C12-13 Pareth-9
Low risk
FunctionSurfactant
What it is — C12-13 Pareth-9 (INCI of the same name), a synthetic non-ionic surfactant made from fatty alcohols.
What it does — It is commonly used to help cleanse by lifting away oil and impurities, and can also act as a solubilizer that helps blend oils and fragrance into water-based formulas.
Typical use — Found in cleansers, shampoos, micellar products and toners as a mild cleansing or blending aid.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types; ethoxylated surfactants are chosen for efficient, gentle cleansing.
Safety — Rated low risk in typical use. This is general information, not medical advice; very reactive skin may prefer to patch-test cleansing products.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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