PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild non-ionic surfactant. Manufacturers make it from natural coconut fatty acids and glycerin through professional ethoxylation.
This multi-use cosmetic ingredient looks like a clear or pale yellow viscous liquid. Its pH sits between 5.0 and 7.0 (neutral to slightly acidic). This range matches the natural pH of human skin and scalp perfectly. It dissolves well in water, ethanol and common cosmetic oils. It mixes easily into water-based, alcohol-based and oil-based formulas with no separation or sediment.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate biodegrades easily and barely irritates skin. Sensitive skin, baby skin and scalp all tolerate this ingredient well. It delivers strong emulsifying, solubilizing, wetting and foaming effects. It stabilizes product formulas and creates fine, thick, creamy foam. The foam feels gentle and does not dry out skin after rinsing. It lowers irritation from anionic surfactants. It also boosts product mildness and adds moisturizing, conditioning benefits to skin and hair.
Formulators use this ingredient widely in daily personal care and cosmetics. Common uses include shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, baby care items, shower gel, lotion and cream. It works perfectly to dissolve essence oil, fragrance and lipophilic actives in transparent cosmetic formulas. It is safe, eco-friendly and multi-functional. Brands worldwide rely on PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate to craft mild, skin-friendly, high-end personal care products.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Applications
Personal Care and Cosmetics
conditioners, and hair masks. Specifically, it offers excellent conditioning and detangling benefits. Moreover, it helps repair damaged hair strands, effectively reduce frizz, and in turn improve overall hair health and manageability.
When it comes to baby care, thanks to its extremely low irritation potential, it has become a key formulation ingredient in baby shampoos, body washes, and lotions. Therefore, it can provide mild, safe care that perfectly suits babies’ delicate and sensitive skin.
Lastly, it performs outstandingly in makeup removers. Owing to its strong solubilizing and cleansing capabilities, it can thoroughly dissolve all types of makeup, even long-wearing waterproof formulas. Meanwhile, it achieves thorough cleansing without triggering any skin irritation or discomfort.
