Aveeno Baby Wash and Shampoo is a personal care product from Johnson & Johnson Co. It is a liquid product that doubles as a hair shampoo and a body wash soap. It is formulated to be gentle to skin and eyes. Other than water and fragrance, the baby wash has only eight ingredients.
Sodium Lauroampho PG
Sodium lauroampho PG functions as a surfactant cleansing agent and a foam booster, according to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database. Its job is to clean skin surfaces while providing a smooth surface for the product to glide over. It also increases lather.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA functions as a binder. IT will cling to metal ions in the formula and not allow them to bind with other ingredients, therefore inactivating them, according to CosmeticsInfo.org. It keeps a formula from deteriorating and breaking down, creating better clarity and reducing rancidity. EDTA is also known as edetic acid and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent used to clean the skin surface. It is deemed safe to use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to CosmeticsInfo.org, it has good lather and leaves skin feeling soft. It also works well in hard water, or water that has a high mineral content.
PEG-150 Distearate
PEG-150 distearate functions as an emulsifier, helping to create a formula by reducing the surface tension and as a solvent, helping ingredients dissolve. It cleans by letting oil and dirt mix with water, allowing it to be rinsed away, according to CosmeticsInfo.org. It is a derivative of stearic acid.
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20 works as a surfactant to create a smooth surface for the formula to move on and as an emulsifier. It is a safe and nontoxic ingredient that is in many food or cosmetic items, according to Cosmetics Cop online.
3-Iodo-2-Propynyl Butylcarbamate
The additive 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate is a preservative that is also known by the name Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, according to Skin Deep. Preservatives inhibit the growth of mold, fungi, yeast and bacteria and extend shelf life of a product.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cocomidopropyl betaine is a gentle surfactant that is used to clean the skin and create a smooth surface for the product, according to Cosmetics Cop. It is used in many skin care items.
Oat Extract
Oat extract is an antioxidant that fights free radical damage to the skin and is an emollient that softens and smooths the skin, according to Skin Deep. It is a skin conditioner that can be abrasive if not finely ground.
