LAURETH-7
Laureth-7 is an ethoxylated C12–14 fatty alcohol, also known in Portuguese as Laurete-7. It is made by chemically modifying fatty alcohols to form an ether with ethoxylation units, so it is not the same thing as an oil or a plant extract applied directly to the skin.
LAURETH-7: what it is
Laureth-7 is an ethoxylated C12–14 fatty alcohol, also known in Portuguese as Laurete-7. It is made by chemically modifying fatty alcohols to form an ether with ethoxylation units, so it is not the same thing as an oil or a plant extract applied directly to the skin.
The number 7 distinguishes this member of the Laureth family: it refers to an average of seven ethoxylation units. That feature changes the balance between the portion that mixes with water and the portion that associates with oily materials, which is useful when a formula combines water, oils, and ingredients with different textures.
LAURETH-7: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Laureth-7 helps keep a blend stable when it contains both water-based and oily components. In everyday terms, this can support a more even texture instead of visible separation between phases, helping lotions and similar products remain consistent while they are used.
As a cleansing surfactant, it can also be part of rinse-off products by bringing water and oily residue together so they can be rinsed away. This describes how it behaves in a formula, not a treatment for skin or hair concerns; the result someone notices depends on the whole product and how it is used.
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