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PEG-6 BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-6 Butylene Glycol Laurate is a multi-functional ingredient that expertly blends oil and water phases, enhances skin hydration, and improves the texture and absorption of skincare formulations. It acts as an emulsifier, emollient, and humectant, supporting stable and effective product delivery.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifier Surfactant Humectant Solvent Penetration Enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions primarily as an emulsifier, enabling the stable dispersion of oil and water components in a formula. It also reduces surface tension as a surfactant, further stabilizing emulsions. As an emollient, it softens and smooths the skin's surface. Furthermore, its PEG structure generally imparts humectant properties, attracting and retaining moisture, which aids in skin hydration. The butylene glycol component specifically contributes as a humectant, a solvent for other ingredients, and a penetration enhancer, thereby facilitating improved absorption of active compounds and enhancing the overall feel and spreadability of the product.

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

Stability

Butylene glycol laurate exhibits good stability in aqueous environments, showing no significant reaction with water. It remains stable during typical transport conditions and is not prone to polymerization. Related polyglycerin fatty acid esters demonstrate robust resistance to both salts and acids.

Conflicts

  • strong acids
  • strong oxidizers

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
25%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed PEG Laurate ingredients, including PEG-6 Laurate, safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 25%. While generally not sensitizing to normal, intact skin, concerns exist regarding potential 1,4-dioxane impurities in PEG compounds, though manufacturers typically implement measures to minimize this risk. PEGs can be more readily absorbed through compromised or damaged skin, with associations noted in burn patients, but studies on intact skin have not indicated systemic toxicity or sensitization. It should be noted that a previous caveat advising against use on damaged skin has been removed for *related* PEG propylene glycol esters, but general caution for PEGs on damaged skin is prudent.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-6 Butylene Glycol Laurate is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, crucial for creating stable emulsions, enhancing skin hydration, and improving product aesthetics and active ingredient delivery in various cosmetic applications.

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