Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters

Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSHEA BUTTER GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 28.6%Shampoos 28.6%Body Washes 14.3%Gel, Pomade & Wax 14.3%Styling Creams & Sprays 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters do in skincare?
Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Shea Butter Glycereth-8 Esters?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially face cleansers (28.6% of its uses).

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