PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate

PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-20 GLYCERYL LAURATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number59070-56-3
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Essences 9.1%Facial Treatments 9.1%Hair Oils 9.1%Heat Protectants 9.1%Highlighters 9.1%Leave-in Conditioners 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially essences (9.1% of its uses).

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