Ingredient
Laureth-4
Mid risk
FunctionEmulsifier
What it is — Laureth-4 (INCI: Laureth-4) is a nonionic ethoxylated emulsifier and co-surfactant.
What it does — It is commonly used to blend oil and water phases and to help disperse fragrances and oily ingredients into a uniform formula.
Typical use — Found in lotions, creams, conditioners and cleansing products.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable; it is a background emulsifier rather than a skin active and is often paired with other laureth-type emulsifiers.
Safety — Graded mid risk, reflecting the general profile of ethoxylated surfactants. This is general information, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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