Surfactant
PEG-20 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ethoxylated cleansing helper that improves rinse-off and solubility, but it can be less skin-friendly than plain moisturizers.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Cocoate is the polyethylene glycol ether of Glyceryl Cocoate containing an average of 20 moles of ethylene oxide. This is an ethoxylated cleansing or solubilizing ingredient that helps oils and surfactants behave better in water-based formulas. It is usually acceptable in rinse-off or low-use products, but it can feel drying on sensitive skin and depends on good manufacturing control to minimize ethoxylation impurities.
Function
Known concerns
- Can feel drying or irritating on sensitive skin
- Ethoxylated ingredient that depends on good impurity control
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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