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 1,325 products with Laureth-7

Users who like it
10%
Users who avoid it
90%

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

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34924
INCI Name LAURETH-7
EC #  221-283-9 / 500-213-3 / 500-002-6
All Functions Emulsifying, Surfactant