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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
🫧 Surfactant ↗✨ Emollient ↗💦 Solvent ↗

A non-ionic surfactant and solubiliser used to disperse oils in water-based formulations. It also contributes to a smooth skin feel.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🫧 Surfactant
Reduces surface tension between oil and water
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
💦 Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients and forms the base of the formula.
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