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    Glossary Surfactants

    compounds that reduce surface tension between different substances

    Surfactants, or surface-active agents, are compounds that lower the surface tension between two substances, such as a liquid and a solid or two liquids. They are commonly used in shampoos and conditioners to help spread the product evenly and to cleanse the hair by allowing water to mix with oils and dirt, making them easier to rinse away.

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    1. The interaction between surfactants and keratinous tissues Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea · 1979 · 39 citations
    2. Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · 1984 · 10 citations
    3. Hair Lipid Structure: Effect of Surfactants Cosmetics · 2023 · 2 citations
    4. Hair Pores Caused by Surfactants via the Cell Membrane Complex and a Prevention Strategy through the Use of Cuticle Sealing Cosmetics · 2023 · 1 citations
    5. Effect of surfactant type on the dyeability and color resistance of semi-permanent basic hair dye Fashion and textiles · 2023
    6. Surfactants' Role in Nanovesicles Drug Delivery System Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences · 2023
    7. Effect of oil, water and surfactant mixture on the physicochemical properties and transdermal delivery of finasteride-loaded microemulsions: evaluation and prediction using response surface methodology Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017
    8. Enhanced Topical Delivery of Finasteride Using Glyceryl Monooleate-Based Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles Stabilized by Cremophor Surfactants Aaps Pharmscitech · 2013 · 47 citations
    9. The adsorption behavior of cationic surfactant onto human hair fibers Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces · 2009 · 42 citations
    10. Application of Plant Surfactants as Cleaning Agents in Shampoo Formulations Processes · 2023 · 12 citations
    11. Development of Novel Cosmetic Base Using Sterol Surfactant. II. Solubilizing of Sparingly Soluble Ultraviolet Ray Absorbers<sup>&dagger;</sup> Journal of Oleo Science · 2009 · 12 citations
    12. Microbial Biosurfactant as an Alternate to Chemical Surfactants for Application in Cosmetics Industries in Personal and Skin Care Products: A Critical Review BioMed Research International · 2023 · 11 citations
    13. High Performance Conditioning Shampoo with Hyaluronic Acid and Sustainable Surfactants Cosmetics · 2021 · 10 citations
    14. Sugar Surfactant‐Based Shampoos Journal of surfactants and detergents · 2020 · 10 citations
    15. Anionic Surfactants as Detergents for Scalp and Hair Journal of Japan Oil Chemists Society · 1989 · 3 citations
    16. Effect of a non-ionic surfactant on skin-retention of cationic minoxidil microparticles suspended in an anionic surfactant solution Korean journal of chemical engineering · 2009 · 2 citations
    17. Influence of anionic surfactants on coacervation with cationic guar gum for hair care applications International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2025
    18. An ex vivo study of the effects of co-surfactants and conditioning additives on hair colour protection University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London) · 2014
    19. Advances of Non-Ionic Surfactant Vesicles (Niosomes) and Their Application in Drug Delivery Pharmaceutics · 2019 · 260 citations
    20. Novel amino acid‐based surfactant for silicone emulsification and its application in hair care products: a promising alternative to quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2017 · 12 citations
    21. Evaluation of methotrexate-loaded surfactants, ceramides and cholesterol-based lamellar phases as a topical treatment for psoriasis Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · 2022 · 2 citations
    22. Synthesis and Performance of Potassium Monoester Maleate: A Multifunctional Surfactant Towards Hair Repair Journal of Surfactants and Detergents · 2026
    23. Coacervate Formation Behavior and Lubrication Properties of a Hair Shampoo Formulated With Amino Acid Surfactants and Cationized Cellulose Journal of Surfactants and Detergents · 2025
    24. Protolytic Equilibria of Cetirizine in the Presence of Micelle-Forming Surfactants Organics · 2025
    25. Design and selection of suitable niosomal formulation of finasteride by using different non-ionic surfactants Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Open Access · 2013
    26. Pengaruh Variasi Konsentrasi Sodium Lauril Sulfat Sebagai Surfaktan Pada Sampo Ekstrak Etanol Daun Randu (Ceiba Petandra Gaertn) Terhadap Sifat Fisik Yang Dihasilkan 2013
    27. Formulation and Development of Adapalene Topical Nanohydrogel Using Different Surfactants and Cosurfactants for Antiacne Activity: <i>In Vitro</i> and <i>Ex Vivo</i> Evaluation Journal of Nanomaterials · 2022 · 19 citations
    28. Modelling of the composition of emulsion medicines and cosmetics stabilized by a biocomplex of surfactant substances based on rhamnolipids Pseudomonas sp. PS-17 ScienceRise Pharmaceutical Science · 2023 · 1 citations
    29. Hair removal and bioavailability of chemicals: Effect of physicochemical properties of drugs and surfactants on skin permeation ex vivo International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2019 · 10 citations
    30. Enhancement of percutaneous absorption of Finasteride by cosolvents, cosurfactant and surfactants Pharmaceutical Development and Technology · 2009 · 24 citations