PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate 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 SORBITAN COCOATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Serums 27.3%Face Cleansers 9.1%Leave-in Treatments 9.1%Makeup Removers 9.1%Night Moisturizers 9.1%Overnight Masks 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate 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 Sorbitan Cocoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (27.3% of its uses).

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