PEG-6 Cocamide

PEG-6 Cocamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-6 COCAMIDE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68425-44-5
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Mousse & Foam 50%Face Cleansers 33.3%Makeup Removers 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-6 Cocamide do in skincare?
PEG-6 Cocamide functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-6 Cocamide 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-6 Cocamide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (50% of its uses).

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