Surfactant

How do surfactants work?

We all love to feel thick, crispy foam on ourselves while washing. This property depends on surfactants. Upon contact with the neutral pH of the skin in an aqueous-alkaline environment, the surfactant begins a chemical reaction with the formation of foam. The uniqueness of surfactants is that their molecule consists of two parts: polar and non-polar. They envelop dirt particles and are magnetized to it by the polar head of the molecule, thereby cleansing the skin.

The problem with industrial cleansing cosmetics and household chemicals is that they contain cheap but aggressive “cleaners”. Together with dirt and the dead layer of the epidermis, such surfactants destroy the lipid layer of the skin - a water reservoir. That's why after some washes your face feels tight and peels. Moisturizing the skin in this state is like scooping water in a sieve. The water balance is destroyed and is unable to retain moisture. To prepare natural cosmetics, it is important to choose gentle, effective and “green” surfactants.

Types of surfactants

From a safety point of view, aggressive surfactants are replaced with natural, gentle ones. It’s difficult to call them completely natural, because... they are synthesized in chemical laboratories from plant or animal raw materials. However, the group of surfactants that you can buy on our website are environmentally friendly, biodegradable and do not harm the environment. They are obtained from coconut, palm oils, oats and other plant components. Many of them are certified by EcoCert. Any plants with saponins - substances with soapy properties - are suitable for the production of natural surfactants. These cosmetics do not contain sulfates and parabens and are safe for children.

Try making natural shampoo or shower gel with our surfactants and you will definitely not return to industrial products!