Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
PG-4 Laurate
Tetraglyceryl laurate
What it is
A mild, plant-derived non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant used in cleansing oils and lotions.
How it works
Its polyglycerol head and lauric-acid tail let it bridge oil and water, forming stable emulsions and rinsing off cleanly.
What it does
Surfactant
Cleansing
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.