A block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide used as a surfactant.
What it is
Poloxamer 124 is a synthetic block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Used in micellar waters, cleansers, toners, mouthwashes and creams.
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.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (30)
- 3w1 Profesjonalne Chusteczki do demakijażu · Nivea
- Płyn Micelarny Odświeżający dla cery normalnej i mieszanej · Nivea
- Zestaw prezentowy dla kobiet NIVEA Beauty Care · Nivea
- Zestaw kosmetyków dla niej NIVEA YOU GOT THIS · Nivea
- 3w1 Micelarne chusteczki do demakijażu · Nivea
- Hand Soap · WinCo Foods
- Lactovit nutritivo · Colgate-Palmolive Nederland B.V.
- Sanex Zero% Family · Colgate-Palmolive
- Expert Skin Health Sensitive · Sanex
- Aloe Scented Gel Hand Wash · up & up
- Protector · Sanex
- Palmolive Bluey Kids 3in1 Shampoo- Conditioner & Bodywash 350mL · Palmolive