All shampoos and body washes have a surfactant systems that acts as the cleansing agents. Sulfates are the most popular surfactants (as well as the most cost effective) but they can be harsh depending on the percentage of the sulfates in the formula. Because of the harshness, secondary surfactants are introduced to diminish the harshness.

The call for sulfate-free shampoos in the marketplace has lead surfactant systems to be created with predominantly secondary surfactants acting as the primary. As secondary surfactants are more expensive, so will be the products that are created from these systems.

Lactylate Surfactants are good moisturizers and emusifiers but also aid in foaming. Furthermore, they are mild to the skin and eyes and reduce the stripping of the natural oils on the skin and hair.

Great for mild shampoos and body washes as well as baby products.