Oleth-100
Oleth-100 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLETH-100 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Hair Loss Treatments 50%General Moisturizers 25%Sunscreens 25%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleth-100 do in skincare?
- Oleth-100 functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleth-100 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Oleth-100?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair loss treatments (50% of its uses).
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