PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 56 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-60 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence56 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 28.6%General Moisturizers 16.1%Emulsions 12.5%Sunscreens 10.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.1%Body Lotions 5.4%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate do in skincare?
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate 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-60 Glyceryl Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (28.6% of its uses).

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