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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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      research The interaction between surfactants and keratinous tissues

      39 citations , January 1979 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea”
      This study observed that surfactants in cosmetic treatments can bind to keratinous tissues like hair and nails, affecting their tensile properties and possibly leading to deterioration depending on the specific detergents used.

      research Hair Lipid Structure: Effect of Surfactants

      2 citations , July 2023 in “Cosmetics”
      In this study, researchers highlighted that while hair lipids are crucial for hair health and protection, surfactants in shampoos and conditioners can partially remove these lipids, potentially affecting hair structure, though the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood and require further investigation.

      research Surfactants' Role in Nanovesicles Drug Delivery System

      January 2023 in “Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences”
      This review discusses the advantages and properties of mucoadhesive buccal dosage forms and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the potential of spanlastics as flexible, biodegradable drug carriers.

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