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These surfactants are typically amphoteric or cationic and are considered to be gentler on the hair and scalp than anionic surfactants like sulfates. The cationic surfactants are primarily used for conditioning.
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate CurlsBot is in the process of reclassifying this ingredient. We believe it is a mild surfactant but in the past we've listed it as stronger | ok |
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Jurczyk, M.J. et al. (1999) Cationic Surfactants and Quaternary Derivatives for Hair and Skin Care Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin | Quaternary ammonium salts are positively charged, surfactant compounds that easily adhere to surfaces like hair. |