Skincare Ingredient Audit
Oleth-3
SEVERE PORE-CLOGGING RISK
0/100
Safety Score
0.0/5
★☆☆☆☆
The AI Verdict
Oleth-3 has a comedogenic rating of 5 out of 5. It is a highly comedogenic emulsifier that will almost certainly clog pores and trigger inflammatory breakouts for acne-prone skin types.
Chemical Profile & Risk Factors
Oleth-3
RATING: 5/5
An oleyl alcohol derivative that acts as a surfactant and emulsifier. Recognized by dermatologists as a severe comedogenic ingredient that easily penetrates the follicular barrier, trapping sebum and bacteria.
Barrier Risk
HIGH
Due to its high lipid solubility and low molecular weight, Oleth-3 disrupts the skin barrier, allowing other potential irritants deeper into the epidermis.
Detailed Specifications
Comedogenic Rating:
5/5 (Severe)
Primary Function:
Emulsifier / Surfactant
Acne Risk:
High (Cystic & Whiteheads)
Safe for Acne-Prone Skin:
No