Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid

Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 20 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-4 CARBOXYLIC ACID
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number27306-90-7
Prevalence20 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Face Cleansers 65%Shampoos 20%Exfoliators 10%Hand Soaps 5%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid do in skincare?
Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-4 Carboxylic Acid 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-4 Carboxylic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (65% of its uses).

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