Laureth-7

God

Cleansing Agent

No known benefits

Laureth-7 at a glance

  • Used as a cleansing agent/emulsifier/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas
  • Derived from lauryl alcohol (a non-drying fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil)
  • Liquid in its raw material form
  • Proven track record of safety in cosmetic use

Laureth-7 description

Form of lauryl alcohol (a non-sensitising fatty alcohol derived from coconut oil) that can function as a cleansing agent and texture enhancer. Despite information found on the Internet, there’s no substantiated evidence that this ingredient is problematic for oily skin.

Laureth-7 references

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 169S-244S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

Dokumenteret og understøttet af uafhængige studier. Fremragende aktiv ingrediens til de fleste hudtyper eller hudproblemer.

God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

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Ikke ratet

Vi har endnu ikke ratet denne ingrediens, fordi vi ikke har haft mulighed for at gennemgå forskningen om den.