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PEG-11 BABASSU GLYCERIDES.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-11 Babassu Glycerides is a multifaceted ingredient derived from babassu oil, functioning primarily as a skin conditioning agent and a surfactant. It enhances the skin barrier through emollient action, while also serving as an effective emulsifier and cleansing agent within formulations.

Summary

Emollient Surfactant Emulsifier Skin Conditioning Agent Solubilizer Cleansing Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates via a dual mechanism. As an emollient, it enriches the skin barrier by delivering exogenous lipids, thereby diminishing flaking, refining skin texture, and effectively curtailing transepidermal water loss. Concurrently, its surfactant properties reduce interfacial tension, ensuring emulsion stability and enabling effective cleansing. The polyethylene glycol (PEG) component further supports long-term skin hydration by forming hydrogen bonds with water molecules, contributing to the restoration of the natural barrier, particularly beneficial for dry skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Requires careful formulation to ensure the final product is non-irritating to the skin.
  • Can enhance the penetration of other substances; therefore, caution is advised when co-formulating with ingredients whose safety assessment relies on limited dermal absorption data or when increased absorption is a concern.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed PEG-11 Babassu Glycerides, alongside 59 other PEGylated alkyl glycerides, concluding they are safe for cosmetic use under current practices, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. While no specific maximum concentration was stipulated, the Panel emphasized that some ingredients in this group demonstrated irritation at concentrations exceeding typical cosmetic use. Formulators must ensure the overall product is non-irritating. A critical consideration is the ingredient's potential to enhance the dermal penetration of other substances, necessitating careful evaluation of co-ingredients, especially those whose safety may be predicated on minimal skin absorption.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-11 Babassu Glycerides is a valuable ingredient, particularly for dry skin, offering dual benefits as an effective emollient and versatile surfactant, with a strong safety profile when properly formulated.

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