Propylene Glycol Laurate

Propylene Glycol Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 55 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number27194-74-7 / 142-55-2 / 37321-62-3 / 199282-83-2
EC number248-315-4 / 205-542-3
Prevalence55 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Washes 30.9%Face Cleansers 27.3%Shampoos 14.5%Foundations 5.5%Makeup Removers 5.5%Body Scrubs 3.6%

Frequently asked

What does Propylene Glycol Laurate do in skincare?
Propylene Glycol Laurate functions as a skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (30.9% of its uses).

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