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Surfactant

LAURYL/MYRISTYL GLYCOL HYDROXYPROPYL ETHER

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A non-ethoxylated mild surfactant — a hydroxypropyl ether of lauryl and myristyl glycol — used as a foam booster and gentle cleanser. The lack of ethoxylation removes the dioxane purity concern of related PEG ethers.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic cleansing surfactant
  • Boosts foam quality in shampoos
  • Good skin and hair compatibility

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated CIR review for this INCI
  • Mild eye sting possible at high levels
  • No skincare benefit beyond cleansing/foaming

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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