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 name | LAURETH-8 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9002-92-0 / 3055-98-9 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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