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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-10 DILAURATE

81

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A polyglyceryl-10 dilaurate that functions as a mild non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier in cleansers and creams. Coconut-derived lauric chemistry with strong skin tolerance and food-grade backbone.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Helps emulsify oils
  • Plant-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Lauric (C12) chain mildly comedogenic in heavy formulas
  • Limited substance-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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