Laureth-16

Laureth-16 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-16
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9002-92-0
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 85.7%Leave-in Treatments 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-16 do in skincare?
Laureth-16 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-16 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-16?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (85.7% of its uses).

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