PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Mild nonionic co-surfactant and refatting agent in cleansers. Reduces the degreasing effect of primary surfactants and restores skin comfort after washing.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive
About this ingredient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a nonionic surfactant derivative produced by esterifying glycerin with coconut fatty acids and ethoxylating the result with 7 ethylene oxide units. INCI: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate. Its main function is refatting and conditioning in shampoos, body washes, and micellar waters. It softens the drying effect of primary surfactants (SLES, cocamidopropyl betaine) and leaves a light conditioning film on the skin. Typical use concentration is 1% to 5%. Pregnancy safety. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is considered safe during pregnancy. Systemic absorption through intact skin is minimal, exposure in cleansers is brief by design. CIR confirms safety for rinse-off products. Skin safety. Low irritation and low allergen risk. Often added specifically to lower overall irritation in a formula. Non-comedogenic in finished products. On 1,4-dioxane. As with every PEG derivative, trace 1,4-dioxane is possible. Current regulators cap residual levels and reputable manufacturers add purification. Finished-product risk is minimal. Compared with glyceryl oleate. Glyceryl oleate is a PEG-free alternative with similar conditioning, but it dissolves poorly in shampoos and body washes and usually needs extra emulsification. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is easier to formulate. Bottom line. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a gentle cofactor in cleansers. Pregnancy-safe, lowers the irritation potential of base surfactants, non-comedogenic.
Frequently asked questions
Is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate safe during pregnancy?
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate for?
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate suits: normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive.
What is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Mild nonionic co-surfactant and refatting agent in cleansers.
What's the INCI name for PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate?
The INCI name is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate.
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PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, PEG-75 Stearate, PEG-8, PEG-8 Beeswax, Simethicone, Tromethamine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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