Glycereth-7
Glycereth-7 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | GLYCERETH-7 |
| Function | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 31694-55-0 |
| EC number | 500-075-4 |
| Prevalence | 12 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 25%After Sun Care 8.3%Body Washes 8.3%Color Correctors 8.3%General Moisturizers 8.3%Grooming 8.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Glycereth-7 do in skincare?
- Glycereth-7 functions as a humectant, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glycereth-7 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Glycereth-7?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (25% of its uses).
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