DEA-Myreth Sulfate
AKA “Diethanolamine Myreth Sulfate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dea-myreth sulfate
AKA: Diethanolamine Myreth Sulfate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Tetradecanol, ethoxylated, sulfates, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium salts (1-4 mol EO) Science: Functions: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: II/411
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic anionic surfactant developed for cosmetic use in the latter 20th century. Created to offer milder cleansing action suitable for shampoos and body cleansers.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR