Poloxamer 188

Poloxamer 188 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLOXAMER 188
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence28 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches880

Used in

Face Cleansers 42.9%Makeup Removers 28.6%Serums 10.7%Body Treatments 3.6%Eyeliners 3.6%Facial Treatments 3.6%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 188 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 188 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Poloxamer 188?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (42.9% of its uses).

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