Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid

Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number27306-90-7
Prevalence18 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Face Cleansers 38.9%Shampoos 38.9%Body Oils 5.6%Body Washes 5.6%Exfoliators 5.6%Makeup Removers 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid do in skincare?
Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-6 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-6 Carboxylic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (38.9% of its uses).

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