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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-2 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 polyglycerol-based surfactant — a PEG-free, biodegradable cleansing and emulsifying ingredient that is gentler than many traditional surfactants. Popular in mild and natural-leaning formulations.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic surfactant
  • Polyglycerol backbone is biodegradable and PEG-free
  • Good for sensitive-skin formulations

Known concerns

  • Lauryl chain can be slightly drying at high percent
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety literature
  • Mostly a processing aid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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