Laureth-10
Laureth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LAURETH-10 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9002-92-0 / 6540-99-4 / 68002-97-1 |
| EC number | 500-002-6 / - / 500-182-6 |
| Prevalence | 39 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Shampoos 33.3%Face Cleansers 28.2%Body Washes 25.6%Scalp Treatments 5.1%Body Treatments 2.6%Eyeliners 2.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Laureth-10 do in skincare?
- Laureth-10 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Laureth-10 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-10?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (33.3% of its uses).
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