The role of surfactants in various types of cosmetics
| Type | Emulsification | Solubilization | Dispersion | Foaming | Decontamination | Wetting | Soft |
| Lotion | o | o | – | – | – | – | – |
| Creams | o | o | o | – | – | – | – |
| Foundation | o | – | o | – | – | – | – |
| Emulsions | o | – | o | – | – | – | – |
| Nail Cosmetics | o | – | o | – | – | – | – |
| Fragrance powder | o | – | o | – | – | – | – |
| Hair Conditioner | o | o | – | – | – | o | o |
| Hair growth and nourishing agents | o | o | – | – | – | – | – |
| Shampoo | o | o | – | o | o | – | o |
| Hair Rinser | o | o | – | – | – | o | o |
| Toothpaste | o | – | o | o | o | – | – |
| Mousse | o | o | – | o | – | o | o |
The main varieties, properties and uses of surfactants in cosmetics
| Name | Main Performance | Use |
| Soap | Emulsification, washing, foaming | Creams, hair lotions, shampoos |
| Sarcosinate | Emulsification, washing, foaming | Shampoo, milk solution, toothpaste |
| Alkyl sulfates | Emulsification, washing, foaming | Shampoo, toothpaste |
| Sulfonated succinate | Washing, foaming | Shampoo, bubble bath |
| Alkyl ether sulfate | Solubilization, washing, foaming | Shampoo, bubble bath, toothpaste |
| Aminoethyl sulfonate | Emulsification, washing, foaming | Shampoo, bubble bath |
| Fatty acyl polypeptide condensate | Emulsification, washing, foaming | Shampoo, toothpaste |
| Phosphate | Emulsification, antistatic | Shampoo |
| Name | Main Performance | Use |
| Amidoamines | Emulsification, sterilization | Various cosmetics |
| Pyridine halide | Emulsification, sterilization | Various cosmetics |
| Quaternary ammonium salt | Hair conditioning, anti-static, antiseptic | Hair care and shampoo products |
| Imidazoline | Emulsification, sterilization | Shampoo |
| Name | Main Performance | Use |
| Imidazoline derivatives | Emulsifying, washing, softening | Baby Shampoo |
| Betaine | Emulsifying, washing, softening | Shampoo |
| Amino acids | Emulsifying, washing, softening | Shampoo |
| Fatty amine oxide | Thickening, lubricating, emulsifying, softening, antistatic | Shampoo |
| Name | Main Performance | Use |
| Polyol fatty acid esters | Emulsified, soft | Various cosmetics |
| Polymerized glycerol fatty acid esters | Emulsified, soft | Various cosmetics |
| Polyoxyethylene fatty alcohols, sterols and phenols | Moisturizing and soft | Shampoo, Hair Milk |
| Polyoxyethylene polyol fatty acid esters | Emulsification, solubilization | Emulsified perfumes, creams and honeys |
| Polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters | Solubilization, emulsification | Creams & Nectars |
| Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block polymer | Wetting, foaming, emulsifying, bathing | Creams & Nectars |
| Polyoxyethylene alkylamine | Emulsification | Various cosmetics |
| Alkyl alcohol amides | Emulsification, solubilization, foam stabilization | Shampoo and detergent products |
Role of surfactants
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