Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate

Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 19 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-4 COCOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number-
Prevalence19 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Makeup Removers 26.3%Face Cleansers 15.8%Gel, Pomade & Wax 10.5%Deodorant 5.3%Emulsions 5.3%Hair Oils 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (26.3% of its uses).

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