Snapshot
- Overview
- Helps shampoos and cleansers lather up and rinse away cleanly.
- Category
- Cleansing, Emulsifying
- Type
- Surfactant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer is a nonionic polyether surfactant of polyethylene and polypropylene glycols. Cleansers and shampoos use it to solubilize oils, stabilize lather, and support fast, residue-free rinse-off.
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Our take
Is PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good because it's an effective nonionic surfactant and solubilizer that boosts cleansing and foam while rinsing clean with generally mild performance. Very sensitive skin may experience mild skin or eye irritation at higher use levels, which keeps it from a higher tier.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Lifts daily grime and oil for a thorough yet gentle cleanse while supporting a creamy, stable lather. Rinses away cleanly to leave skin or hair feeling fresh without residue.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often used in face washes, body washes, and micellar waters, as well as scalp-cleansing formulas where quick, easy rinse-off is desired.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated in rinse-off products; irritation is uncommon but can occur, especially at higher concentrations or around the eyes. Not associated with comedogenicity.
