INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate is a polyethylene glycol ether of glyceryl isostearate, chemically described as poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α,α′,α′′-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-ω-hydroxy-, isooctadecanoate with an average of 60 moles of ethylene oxide. It is classified as a surfactant/cleansing agent under CosIng. It is found in a wide range of rinse-off and leave-on formulations including cleansers, emulsions, and serums.
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surfactant● Benefits
As a surfactant, it helps to cleanse the skin by emulsifying oils and dirt to facilitate their removal. Its ethoxylated glyceryl isostearate structure also supports emulsification in leave-on formulations.
cleansingemulsifying
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