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Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

COC
8/10
Concern level
High concern

A coconut-oil-derived PEG ester used as a mild cleansing and solubilizing ingredient, with emollient and spreadability benefits. It is generally formulated to help disperse oil-phase materials in water-based systems while maintaining a light skin feel. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/3669/coconut-oil-glycereth-8-esters/?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Concerns

PEG

Chemical Properties

pH Range
4.00 - 8.00
Typical Concentration
0.50% - 10.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: very high electrolyte systems, strongly acidic formulas, high anionic surfactant load without balancing co-surfactants

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk, but any coconut-derived or PEG-derivative ingredient may rarely bother very reactive skin. In poorly preserved or incompatible systems, cleansing esters can contribute to product instability or residue if not properly balanced. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/3669/coconut-oil-glycereth-8-esters/?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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