Poloxamer 407
Poloxamer 407 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 100 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 827 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POLOXAMER 407 |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9003-11-6 |
| Prevalence | 100 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 827 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 19%Prescription 16%Eyeliners 14%Makeup Removers 12%Setting Spray & Powders 11%Serums 5%
Frequently asked
- What does Poloxamer 407 do in skincare?
- Poloxamer 407 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Poloxamer 407?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (19% of its uses).
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