Surfactant
DIMETHICONE PEG-7 COCOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A coconut fatty-acid-modified dimethicone copolyol that gives products silky slip with mild cleansing action. Considered safe at cosmetic levels; only the routine PEG-purity caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cleansing surfactant
- Silky aftertouch from silicone backbone
- Coconut-derived fatty acids for softness
- Stabilizes complex emulsions
Known concerns
- PEG chain — purification grade matters for 1,4-dioxane
- Cocoa-related allergens unlikely but possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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