Used in the formulation of hair dyes and colours, shampoos, skin care, and bath products.
Uses
It functions as a skin conditioning agent, emollient, surfactant and an emulsifying agent.
Benefits
"• Improves foam quality
• Has solubising properties
• Soluble in water and aqueous solutions
• Acts as a lubricant"
Usage Rate
Recommended usage is in concentrations of 1-10%.
Strengths
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may be inserted into any type of cleansing product, for skin and hair.
Caution
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a nonionic ethoxylated surfactant, derived from coconut oil fatty acids. It has over-greasing and solubilising properties, and also acts an emulsifier helping stabilise and thicken formulas and allowing them to create solid products, therefore removing the need for unnecessary packaging and synthetic preservatives. It also conditions the hair and skin, giving shine and softness.
In cosmetics it is used as a degreaser in shampoos and body cleansers, for to its lubricating, emollient and conditioning properties for the skin and hair.