Skincare Ingredient

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Sodium trideceth-4 carboxylate

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In Skincare: Is Sodium trideceth-4 carboxylate Safe? Comedogenic Rating & Side Effects

Overview

Ingredient Profile

No scientific description available.

Classifications

Cleansing Agent

Emulsifier

Role of Sodium trideceth-4 carboxylate

Active Cosmetic Mechanisms

CLEANSING

Dirt & Oil Remover

Removes dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities

SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS

// Evidence: Cleansing ingredients remove sebum, dirt, cells, and cosmetics through surfactant action, emulsification, or solubilization. Surfactants reduce surface and interfacial tension, allowing water to wet oily surfaces. Micelle formation enables hydrophobic substances to be solubilized and rinsed away. Must balance efficacy with mildness to avoid stripping natural lipid barrier.

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes dirt and oil through surfactant action

SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS

// Evidence: Cleansing surfactants specifically formulated for removing sebum, dirt, and impurities. Primarily anionic (sodium laureth sulfate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) and amphoteric surfactants (betaines). Mechanism involves reducing surface tension enabling water to wet oily surfaces, solubilizing lipophilic materials in micelles, and emulsifying oils for rinse-off. Cleansing efficacy balanced with mildness by surfactant selection, concentration, and pH optimization. Must avoid excessive lipid removal that compromises barrier function.