Ingredient

Trideceth-10

Low risk

FunctionSurfactant

What it is — Trideceth-10 (INCI: Trideceth-10), a synthetic non-ionic surfactant made by ethoxylating a fatty alcohol.

What it does — It is commonly used to help cleanse by lifting away oil and debris, and also functions as a solubilizer that helps disperse oils and fragrance into water-based formulas.

Typical use — Appears in cleansers, micellar products, toners and shampoos 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 gentle, efficient cleansing and clarity.

Safety — Rated low risk in typical use. This is general information, not medical advice; as with any surfactant, very reactive skin may prefer to patch-test.

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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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