Ingredient

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Mid risk

FunctionCleansing Surfactant

What it is — PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate (INCI: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate) is a coconut-derived cleansing surfactant and mild co-emulsifier.

What it does — It is commonly used to help lift away oil and impurities, contribute to lather and add a soft, conditioned after-feel to cleansing formulas.

Typical use — Found in facial cleansers, micellar waters, body washes and cleansing balms.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who want gentle, comfortable cleansing; it is often chosen to soften the feel of a surfactant system.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk in its EWG-style review, reflecting the general profile of ethoxylated (PEG-type) ingredients, which can carry trace processing impurities. This is general information, not medical advice.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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