PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate

PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG/PPG-8/3 LAURATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT
CAS number-
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 20%Makeup Removers 20%Styling Creams & Sprays 20%Toners 20%Detanglers 10%Facial Treatments 10%

Frequently asked

What does PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG/PPG-8/3 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/PPG-8/3 Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (20% of its uses).

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