Potassium Laureth Phosphate

Potassium Laureth Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM LAURETH PHOSPHATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68954-87-0
Prevalence41 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 82.9%Makeup Removers 7.3%Body Washes 2.4%Exfoliators 2.4%General Moisturizers 2.4%Night Moisturizers 2.4%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Laureth Phosphate do in skincare?
Potassium Laureth Phosphate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Laureth Phosphate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Potassium Laureth Phosphate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (82.9% of its uses).

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