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PEG-75 COCOA BUTTER GLYCERIDES

Description

PEG-75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides is a versatile emollient and emulsifier derived from cocoa butter. This ingredient is created through the process of ethoxylation, where cocoa butter is treated with ethylene oxide to produce a water-soluble derivative. The "75" in its name refers to the average number of ethylene oxide units added during this process.

In skincare and haircare formulations, PEG-75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides serves multiple functions. It acts as an effective emulsifier, helping to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions and create smooth, consistent textures in various products. Its emollient properties contribute to skin and hair softening, improving overall texture and feel.

This ingredient is particularly useful in leave-on and rinse-off products, including lotions, creams, conditioners, and body washes. It enhances the spreadability of formulations and aids in the even distribution of other active ingredients. PEG-75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides also helps to reduce the greasy feel often associated with traditional cocoa butter, making it suitable for a wider range of skin and hair types.

While it retains some of the moisturizing benefits of cocoa butter, its modified structure allows for improved compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients and enhanced stability in various formulations.