Laureth-7 Citrate

Laureth-7 Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURETH-7 CITRATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number161756-30-5
Prevalence38 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 31.6%Body Washes 18.4%Shampoos 13.2%Sunscreens 10.5%Deodorant 7.9%Makeup Removers 7.9%

Frequently asked

What does Laureth-7 Citrate do in skincare?
Laureth-7 Citrate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Laureth-7 Citrate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Laureth-7 Citrate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (31.6% of its uses).

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