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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-10 BIS(HYDROXYPROPYL LAURYL ETHER)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A double-chain polyglycerol surfactant — two lauryl tails give strong cleansing power, balanced by a large 10-unit polyglycerol head. PEG-free and biodegradable, but more drying than single-chain versions.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Robust nonionic emulsifier
  • Two lauryl chains give strong cleansing
  • PEG-free polyglycerol chemistry

Known concerns

  • Two lauryl chains may dry skin at high percent
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Mostly a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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