The Basics On Glyceryl Cocoate
What is Glyceryl Cocoate?
Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
What are other names for Glyceryl Cocoate?
COCONUT OIL MONO- GLYCERIDES, GLYCERIDES, COCO MONO, GLYCERIDES, COCONUT OIL MONO-, GLYCEROL MONO COCONUT OIL, GLYCERYL COCOATE, GLYCERYL COCONATE, GLYCERYL MONOCOCOATE, and GLYCERYL MONOCOCOATE; GLYCERYL MONOCOCOATE
What is Glyceryl Cocoate used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate functions as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions. As an emollient, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate provides a lightweight and non-greasy barrier of lubrication that helps to increase moisture retention at the skin’s surface.
How Glyceryl Cocoate is classified
Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Emollients
Recommendations for using Glyceryl Cocoate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Glyceryl Cocoate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Glyceryl Cocoate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Glyceryl Cocoate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Glyceryl Cocoate
Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum; Farmacy Very Cherry Bright 15% Clean Vitamin C Serum with Acerola Cherry; Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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