PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate

PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating glyceryl laurate. Toners and cleansers use it to solubilize oils and fragrance, support mild foam, and keep watery formulas clear and uniform.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A mild surfactant that cleanses without leaving skin feeling stripped.
Category
Emulsifying, Cleansing
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides mild cleansing that refreshes without a stripped feel. Keeps watery formulas looking clear and consistent on the skin.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in toners, micellar solutions, and gentle gel cleansers to help dissolve light oils and fragrances in transparent products.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Usually gentle, but as a surfactant it can cause mild, temporary skin or eye irritation at higher use levels; rinse-off formats reduce this risk. If sensitivity occurs on compromised skin, reduce frequency or discontinue.

Is PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it offers mild nonionic cleansing and effective solubilization, keeping watery formulas clear and uniform. It balances cleansing power with a gentle feel well enough for a solid Good rating, without evidence of anything beyond that formulation role.

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