Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 154 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-6 LAURATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number51033-38-6
Prevalence154 products (0.17% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Serums 26.6%General Moisturizers 14.9%Sunscreens 7.8%Makeup Removers 6.5%Eye Moisturizers 3.9%Facial Treatments 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate 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-6 Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.6% of its uses).

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