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 nameLAURETH-10
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9002-92-0 / 6540-99-4 / 68002-97-1
EC number500-002-6 / - / 500-182-6
Prevalence39 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

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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