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Emulsifier

BABASSU OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A mild ethoxylated emulsifier built from babassu oil and glycerin. Generally well tolerated; PEG purity matters to avoid trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild PEG-style emulsifier
  • Babassu-derived emolliency
  • Good rinseability

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated ingredient — PEG purity matters for 1,4-dioxane
  • Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
  • Composition supplier-dependent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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