OLETH-2 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
OLETH-2
Safety grade: A
Oleth-2 is a gentle cleaning agent made by chemically modifying oleic acid, which comes from oils. It helps mix oil and water together so they blend smoothly in cosmetic products.
This ingredient works as an emulsifier and surfactant to help blend oils and water-based ingredients together and to gently cleanse the skin.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A