Poloxamer 101

Poloxamer 101 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLOXAMER 101
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 101 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 101 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Poloxamer 101 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Poloxamer 101?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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