Very Disliked
Laureth-7
Explained
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
See all 1,615 products with Laureth-7
Users who like it
7%
Users who avoid it
93%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Laureth-7
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34924
INCI Name
LAURETH-7
EC #
221-283-9 / 500-213-3 / 500-002-6
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
