Oleth-20
Oleth-20 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 26 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, exfoliant and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Oleth-20: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Oleth-20: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77924, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Oleth-20
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Rasiergel
Lists coconut derivatives
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