What it is
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is made from glycerin esterified with coconut-derived fatty acids and ethoxylated with about seven ethylene oxide units. It is valued as a mild, water-dispersible emollient and refatting agent that reduces the harshness of cleansing systems and adds a soft skin feel. In emulsions it can also act as a co-emulsifier and solubilizer.
Safety & warnings
This nonionic ingredient is regarded as mild and well tolerated, and is often used to soften the feel of cleansing and sun care formulas. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen. As an ethoxylated material, residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane are controlled in manufacturing.
Origin & sourcing
Semi-synthetic. It is based on glycerin and coconut oil fatty acids, with synthetically added polyethylene glycol units.
Questions everyone asks
What is PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate used for?
It is a mild emollient and co-emulsifier that softens skin feel and can make harsher surfactant systems gentler.
Is it derived from coconut?
Yes, its fatty-acid portion comes from coconut oil, combined with glycerin and polyethylene glycol.