PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence22 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 50%Makeup Removers 22.7%Exfoliators 9.1%Body Lotions 4.5%Body Washes 4.5%Facial Treatments 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate do in skincare?
PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-40 Glyceryl 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-40 Glyceryl Cocoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).

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