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Surfactant

GLYCERETH-3 SUNFLOWERATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A mild plant-based surfactant made from sunflower seed fatty acids and ethoxylated glycerin. Gentle cleansing with conditioning sunflower fatty acids — well suited to sensitive and dry skin formulas.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-based surfactant
  • Excellent skin compatibility
  • Linoleic-acid skin conditioning effect
  • Suited to sensitive skin formulations

Known concerns

  • Potential 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Sunflower oxidation if unprotected

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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