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Emulsifier

PEG-15 JOJOBA ACID

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A PEGylated jojoba fatty acid blending plant-origin lipid character with water-soluble PEG behaviour. Mild emulsifier with good skin tolerance; standard ethoxylate dioxane purification caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Jojoba-derived emulsifier with skin-compatible feel
  • Combines plant origin with PEG water solubility
  • Mild for cleansers and emulsions

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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