Poloxamer 407
Poloxamer 407 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 74 products on Poliage, most often conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic block-copolymer surfactant. Mixes oils into water and thickens gels.
What it does
Contains Poloxamer 407: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Poloxamer 407: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36666, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Poloxamer 407
Act
Wild Watermelon Rinse
Lists fragrance
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Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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