Laureth-3
Laureth-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 101 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LAURETH-3 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 3055-94-5 / 68439-50-9 |
| EC number | 221-280-2 / 500-213-3 |
| Prevalence | 101 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Body Washes 23.8%Shampoos 21.8%Face Cleansers 11.9%General Moisturizers 8.9%Makeup Removers 5%Body Lotions 4%
Frequently asked
- What does Laureth-3 do in skincare?
- Laureth-3 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Laureth-3 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-3?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (23.8% of its uses).
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