Glyceryl Lauryl Ether
AKA “Glyceryl lauryl ether, Laureth glycerol ether
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl lauryl ether
AKA: Laureth glycerol ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
3-Dodecyloxypropane-1,2-diol
Effective at 0.51%
CAS #
1202686-00-7
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emollient and emulsifier developed from glycerin and lauryl alcohol. Created for the cosmetics industry to provide moisturizing and stabilizing properties in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.02%
1.0%
0%1%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.02-1 | 0.5-1
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR