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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-10 TETRALAURATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A mild non-ionic surfactant made from decaglycerol and lauric acid, used to cleanse without stripping the skin. Biodegradable and well-tolerated; common in modern sulphate-free cleansers.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic surfactant
  • Biodegradable
  • Plant-derived (lauric acid + glycerol)
  • Suitable for sensitive-skin cleansers

Known concerns

  • Lower foam volume than sulphates
  • Limited dedicated dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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