Magnesium Oleth Sulfate

Magnesium Oleth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMAGNESIUM OLETH SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number87569-97-9
Prevalence12 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 50%Shampoos 33.3%Makeup Removers 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Magnesium Oleth Sulfate do in skincare?
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Magnesium Oleth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Magnesium Oleth Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).

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