Poloxamer 184

Poloxamer 184 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 252 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLOXAMER 184
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence252 products (0.27% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches170

Used in

Makeup Removers 71%Face Cleansers 11.5%Toners 7.9%Conditioners 4.4%Heat Protectants 1.2%Exfoliators 0.8%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 184 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 184 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Poloxamer 184?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (71% of its uses).

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