A thickener for surfactant-based cleansers.
What it is
PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate is a sugar-based ester with a long polyethylene glycol chain. It thickens shampoos and washes and is often described as mild.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, baby washes and facial cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (176)
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash · The Body Shop
- Olive Shower Gel · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Tahitian Tiaré Body Wash · The Body Shop
- Spa of the World™ Bulgarian Peony Body Wash · The Body Shop
- Life Is…™ Shower Gel · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skin Clearly Me 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Cleansing Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare 2% Salicylic Acid & Zinc BHA Anti Blemish Cleanser · Revolution
- Barber Face + Beard Cleanser for Men · KORRES
- Olympus Tea Foaming Cream Cleanser · KORRES
- Jumbo Olympus Tea Foaming Cream Cleanser 400ML · KORRES
- Olympus Tea Purifying Cleansing Gel · KORRES
- Jumbo Olympus Tea Purifying Cleansing Gel 400ML · KORRES