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Surfactant

JOJOBA WAX PEG-120 ESTERS

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A water-soluble jojoba derivative made by attaching PEG-120 chains, allowing jojoba's skin-compatible esters to work in foaming cleansers. Generally mild but PEG ethoxylation can carry trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Water-solubilises jojoba esters
  • Mild conditioning surfactant
  • Smoothing skin feel
  • Used in gentle cleansers

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide trace residues from PEG-120 ethoxylation
  • Synthetic ethoxylated material
  • Not fully biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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