Poloxamer 235

Poloxamer 235 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLOXAMER 235
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9003-11-6
Prevalence12 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Facial Treatments 41.7%Serums 25%General Moisturizers 16.7%Eye Moisturizers 8.3%Tanning 8.3%

Frequently asked

What does Poloxamer 235 do in skincare?
Poloxamer 235 functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Poloxamer 235 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 235?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (41.7% of its uses).

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