Oleth-3

Explained

Oleth-3 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.

The 3 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.

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Comedogenic Rating
5
Irritancy Rating
2
Users who avoid it
100%

What it does

Emulsifying The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 78005
INCI Name OLETH-3
All Functions Emulsifying