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Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant used as a co-cleanser and gentle foam booster.
What it does
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric surfactant. It cleanses gently, boosts and stabilizes foam, and softens the effect of stronger surfactants it is paired with, so it is used as a mild co-cleanser. It is a cleansing ingredient rather than a skin active.
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