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Surfactant

POLYGLYCERYL-6 BIS(HYDROXYPROPYL LAURYL ETHER)

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75

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 with a 6-unit head — robust cleansing power balanced by a moderately sized water-loving head. PEG-free and biodegradable; can feel a touch drying at high use levels.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild nonionic surfactant
  • Two lauryl tails enable robust cleansing
  • PEG-free polyglycerol chemistry

Known concerns

  • Smaller polyglyceryl head than -10 version
  • Two lauryl chains may dry skin at high percent
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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