Trideceth-12

Trideceth-12 is a polyethylene glycol tridecyl ether classified as a nonionic surfactant and solubilizer for personal care. It's used to work small amounts of oil or fragrance into water, support mild cleansing, and improve oil-in-water emulsion homa
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Blends oil and fragrance into water for a milder, even-rinsing cleanse.
Category
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves clarity when mixing oils or scents, helping formulas look uniform, and supports a mild cleanse with smoother spread and easier rinse-off.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Seen in facial cleansers, toners, and body washes, and used in mists or serums to incorporate trace oils or fragrance.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically low irritation, but like most surfactants, it may sting eyes or bother sensitive skin at higher concentrations. Prefer rinse-off or modest leave-on levels; patch test if reactive.

Is Trideceth-12 a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good as an effective nonionic surfactant and solubilizer that keeps oil-in-water systems uniform and supports mild cleansing, performing dependably across cleansers and toners. It tends to be gentler than many anionic surfactants while still holding clarity and spread, though it isn't a treatment ingredient.

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