A gentle, plant-derived secondary surfactant. It is the ingredient that makes a homemade shampoo, body wash or hand soap feel balanced and properly foamy, while softening the harshness of stronger cleansers. It works as part of a surfactant blend rather than on its own.
What it does
Boosts and stabilises foam
Softens the harshness of stronger surfactants
Improves skin and hair feel
Helps build a mild, frequent-use cleanser
Where you'll use it
Shampoo, body wash, foaming hand wash, facial cleanser, dog shampoo, and gentle dishwashing and surface cleaners, usually alongside coco glucoside.
Good to know
Used in water-based products, so the finished recipe needs a preservative
Add during the cool-down phase
Works best in a surfactant blend, not alone
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
