Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone is a polymeric ingredient chemically described as methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol with an average of 114 mol ethylene oxide units. It is a PEG-based copolymer combining a polyethylene glycol segment with a polycaprolactone segment. According to CosIng, its official functions are buffering, film forming, and hair conditioning. It is subject to Cosmetic Restrictions III/186.
This ingredient serves primarily as a buffering agent, film former, and hair conditioner in cosmetic formulations. Its film-forming properties may help create a smooth, protective layer on skin or hair surfaces. Evidence for specific skin benefits is limited to its listed functional roles in the source.
Subject to Cosmetic Restrictions III/186 per CosIng; specific restriction details are not elaborated in the source.
