PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide

AKA “Coconut Surfactant, Isostearamide Derivative”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide

AKA: Coconut Surfactant, Isostearamide Derivative

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Amide of a mixture of isostearic acid and coconut acid, propoxylated Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Fights Acne

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Created as a synthetic blend combining coconut-derived and isostearic acid components with propylene glycol in the late 20th century. Developed to provide conditioning properties in modern cosmetic formulations.