Oleth-20

Oleth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 135 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameOLETH-20
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-98-2
Prevalence135 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches30

Used in

Mousse & Foam 17%Gel, Pomade & Wax 11.9%Styling Creams & Sprays 9.6%Grooming 6.7%Toners 6.7%Serums 5.2%

Frequently asked

What does Oleth-20 do in skincare?
Oleth-20 functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Oleth-20?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (17% of its uses).

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