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 name | PEG/PPG-8/3 LAURATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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