Surfactants

Cosmetic surfactants

Surfactants, also known as surfactants, are substances that get two insoluble liquids to join evenly and add their properties. They have an affinity for water and fat and are responsible for integrating them. Cosmetic surfactants are typically used in shampoo formulations, soaps and shower gels. And it also contributes to generate abundant foam in the final product.

Cosmetic surfactants have wetting, foaming and detergent properties. That is, they help the final product to have greater cleaning capacity, generate more foam and, in addition, take care of the skin, since thanks to its moisturizing action it prevents it from becoming dehydrated.

In Gran Velada you have at your disposal different types of cosmetic surfactants so that you can include them in your artisanal formulations. We recommend opting for mild surfactants and it is important that they are not irritating to the skin. With this in mind you can buy the one that best suits your needs. Get to know everything our surfactants have to offer you and get the one you like the most! You will find them both wholesale and retail and we sell to companies and individuals.

One of the main functions of surfactants is to help the hygiene products you make at home have greater cleaning power, more easily removing grease or dirt from the skin and hair. They penetrate better into the dermis and scalp, hence the cleaning is deeper. In addition, they help to leave the skin softer and less tight and, in the case of hair, it is silkier and shinier.

The fact that they contribute to generate abundant foam is not merely aesthetic, we must bear in mind that the foam helps to drag impurities and dirt, therefore favors cleaning. In addition, this type of products contribute to making the application of the product easier and more pleasant to the touch.

Types of surfactants

Now that we know what a surfactant is, let's see how they are used in cosmetics and what types there are! The proportions of use vary depending on the surfactant you have chosen and the type of product you are going to make. That is why we always recommend consulting the specific information that appears in the file of each of them.

In addition to making soaps and shampoos, surfactants are used in the formulation of facial cleansers, micellar water, exfoliants, cleaning products, detergents, softeners... In fact, they are a very common ingredient in cosmetic recipes and personal hygiene products.

There are different types of surfactants. The most common are anionic, which stands out for its foaming action. You will also find non-ionic surfactants, which are softer and with great emulsifying and moisturizing properties.

To this list we must add the cationic, which are surfactants that do not generate much foam, and are more oriented to hydrate and soften than to clean. Its use is more frequent in the manufacture of hair conditioners. The types of surfactants also include amphoterics, which are less frequent and have detergent and foaming properties.

When buying cosmetic surfactants it is also important to take into account their origin. In Gran Velada you will find natural surfactants and plant origin. Normally this type of ingredients are especially indicated for sensitive skin. Access each product and you will find more detailed information about its origin, characteristics, properties and how to use.