Very Disliked
Oleth-5
May cause Acne
Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
Explained
Oleth-5 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 5 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
See all 35 products with Oleth-5
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%
Top categories
Treatments
Haircare
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78013
INCI Name
OLETH-5
All Functions
Emulsifying
