PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Surfactant; Emollient; Emulsifier
CIR concluded PEGylated alkyl glycerides including PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate are safe under assessed cosmetic conditions. However, the concern lies in the impurities of 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide which can be assosciated with reproductive, developmental, and endocrine effects, a potential carcinogen and DNA damage.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
CIR concluded PEGylated alkyl glycerides including PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate are safe under assessed cosmetic conditions. However, the concern lies in the impurities of 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide which can be assosciated with reproductive, developmental, and endocrine effects, a potential carcinogen and DNA damage.
What it does
Provides mild cleansing, solubilization, and skin conditioning.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.