You should know
Concerns
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Explained
Laureth-4 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol. It is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Surfactants reduce the surface tension of ingredients so they can mix better. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients such as oil and water from separating.
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Lauric Acid
Laureth-4 is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.7% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Community Stats
79 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.
Users who dislike it 💔
Often have the following skin types:
Sensitive
Oily
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Seborrheic Dermatitis • Fungal Acne • Acne • Hormonal Acne
Where it's used
Laureth-4 is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Laureth-4 the most:
References
Products with Laureth-4
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 34915
- INCI Name: LAURETH-4
- EC #: Â 226-097-1 / 500-002-6 / 500-213-3
- All Functions: Antistatic, Emulsifying, Masking, Surfactant
