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Surfactant

MAGNESIUM LAURETH-11 CARBOXYLATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mild ether-carboxylate surfactant — milder than sulfates and good for sensitive skin. Standard PEG caveat about trace 1,4-dioxane applies.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild surfactant
  • Good for sensitive-skin cleansers
  • Magnesium counterion is gentle

Known concerns

  • PEG residual 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Less foam than sulfates
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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