Which statement about surfactants is incorrect?

Which statement about surfactants is incorrect?

• A. They Contain A Lipophilic Part
• B. They Contain A Hydrophilic Part
• C. They Are Used To Help Removal Of Oil From Hair
• D. They Prevent Shampoo From Lathering

Answer: (D)

Surfactants have both a lipophilic (oil-loving) part and a hydrophilic (water-loving) part. This dual nature lets them lower the surface tension between oil and water, so oils and dirt can be lifted off hair and dispersed in water as you rinse. In shampoo, this action also creates foam or lather, which helps spread the product and aid cleansing. The statement that surfactants prevent shampoo from lathering is not true; they are what mainly produce that lather.

Surfactants have both a lipophilic (oil-loving) part and a hydrophilic (water-loving) part. This dual nature lets them lower the surface tension between oil and water, so oils and dirt can be lifted off hair and dispersed in water as you rinse. In shampoo, this action also creates foam or lather, which helps spread the product and aid cleansing. The statement that surfactants prevent shampoo from lathering is not true; they are what mainly produce that lather.