Is Oleth-10 comedogenic?
An ethoxylated oleyl alcohol emulsifier used in some creams and cleansers.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: surfactant
Oleth-10
Comedogenic Rating: 2 / 5 (Low risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
An ethoxylated oleyl alcohol emulsifier used in some creams and cleansers. It is rated mild on the single list that covers it, so it is less well documented than the other oleth ethers.
Common INCI Aliases: PEG-10 oleyl ether
Scientific References: skincarisma.com
Other names for Oleth-10
- PEG-10 oleyl ether
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