Laureth-1

Laureth-1 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-1
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number4536-30-5
EC number224-886-5
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Washes 50%General Moisturizers 50%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-1 do in skincare?
Laureth-1 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-1 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Laureth-1?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (50% of its uses).

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