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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-10 HYDROXYPROPYL LAURYL ETHER

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A larger polyglycerol-based surfactant — its 10-unit polyglycerol head makes it especially mild and water-loving. PEG-free, biodegradable, and a favorite in sensitive-skin cleansers.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Very mild nonionic surfactant
  • Large polyglycerol backbone — minimal skin uptake
  • PEG-free and biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Mostly a processing aid
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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