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 name | LAURETH-1 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 4536-30-5 |
| EC number | 224-886-5 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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