PEG-6 Cocamide

PEG-6 Cocamide is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating coconut fatty acid amides. Shampoos and cleansers use it to boost mild detergency and creamy foam while solubilizing fragrances and lightweight oils in water-based systems.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A coconut-derived ingredient that boosts creamy, stable lather.
Category
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves foam richness and stability for a more pleasant wash feel. Improves clarity and uniformity when combining small amounts of oils or fragrance with water.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Appears in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and hand soaps; also used in micellar waters as a mild solubilizer.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Usually well tolerated in rinse-off products. Can cause mild skin or eye irritation, especially at higher concentrations or if not thoroughly rinsed. No notable cosmetic-use restrictions when produced to appropriate standards.

Is PEG-6 Cocamide a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good as a versatile nonionic co-surfactant that boosts foam and solubilizes hydrophobic ingredients, with generally mild behavior in rinse-off use. Sensitive skin or eyes may experience transient irritation at higher levels or with prolonged contact, which keeps it from a higher tier.

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