A citric acid ester of an ethoxylated lauryl alcohol.
What it is
Laureth-7 citrate is an ester of citric acid with laureth-7, a lauryl alcohol ethoxylated with an average of seven ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers and intimate washes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (71)
- Pure Glow Cleansing Balm · Lumene
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Nourishing Shampoo · KORRES
- Black & White Clear Antyperspirant roll-on · Nivea
- Zestaw do pielęgnacji ciała NIVEA Embracing · Nivea
- Black&White Invisible Fresh Antyperspirant Roll on · Nivea
- Black&White Epic Night roll-on · Nivea
- Classic Hand Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Fresh & Floral Hand Care Collection · Molton Brown
- Heavenly Gingerlily Eau de Toilette Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Heavenly Gingerlily Hand Wash Refill Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Orange & Bergamot Aroma Reeds & Fine Liquid Hand Wash Gift Set · Molton Brown