Zinc Coceth Sulfate

Zinc Coceth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameZINC COCETH SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 66.7%Body Washes 14.3%Shampoos 14.3%Exfoliators 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Zinc Coceth Sulfate do in skincare?
Zinc Coceth Sulfate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Zinc Coceth 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 Zinc Coceth Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (66.7% of its uses).

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