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Ingredient · Emulsifier

Peg-6 dilaurate

Mixed · 6/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Polyethylene glycol-6 dilaurate — non-ionic emulsifier + thickener. FDA-permitted in cosmetic + topical OTC formulations. EWG cosmetic database flags PEG class for 1,4-dioxane contamination risk from the ethoxylation process; modern manufacturers can vacuum-strip residual dioxane. EU REACH compliant.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.