Snapshot
- Overview
- A mild surfactant that cleanses without leaving skin feeling stripped.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Cleansing
- Type
- Surfactant
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides mild cleansing that refreshes without a stripped feel. Keeps watery formulas looking clear and consistent on the skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in toners, micellar solutions, and gentle gel cleansers to help dissolve light oils and fragrances in transparent products.
Before you use it
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.
Products with PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate
