Emulsifier
PEG-10 POLYGLYCERYL-2 LAURATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A hybrid PEG and sugar ester used as a mild emulsifier or oil solubilizer. Gentle on skin; the PEG part can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild emulsification
- Oil solubilizer
- Low irritation
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane trace
- Slight eye irritation
- Sparse data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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