Laureth-8

Laureth-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-8
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9002-92-0 / 3055-98-9
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Scrubs 20%Body Washes 20%General Moisturizers 20%Lip Stains 20%Shampoos 20%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-8 do in skincare?
Laureth-8 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-8 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-8?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body scrubs (20% of its uses).

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