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Laureth-7
Laureth-7
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier or surfactant that keeps oil and water phases mixed.
FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Laureth-7 is an emulsifier or surfactant that keeps oil and water phases mixed.
What it does
Helps emulsify oil and water or wet pigments/filters so the formula stays uniform.
The evidence
Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Emulsifier or surfactant used to keep oil and water phases mixed; residual impurity limits are the usual regulatory focus. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.
What it does in the formula
Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier or surfactant that keeps oil and water phases mixed.[1]
Safety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment. CIR (2010)regulator
- [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Laureth-7. SpecialChem (2024)other
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk