Surfactant

Argan Oil

Emollient, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Emollient, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing

Purpose

Function

Emollient, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual concerns; CIR specifies cGMP to minimize contaminants. Avoid use where N-nitroso compounds may form.

US Note

Permitted — CIR reviewed alkyl PEG ethers as safe with qualifications

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.