Cleanser / Surfactant

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Often labeled as: Gentle Solubilizer
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The skin-conditioning cleanser additive.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic polymer derived from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It acts as a mild surfactant and an excellent solubilizer, helping to dissolve oils into water-based cleansers.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides mild cleansing while leaving the skin feeling deeply conditioned and soft.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Prevents foaming cleansers from stripping the skin dry.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly toxic because it is a PEG.

The Science

Cosmetic grade PEGs are strictly purified to be completely safe and non-irritating.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

โ˜… 9.6
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Serum
Aiken
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Serum
Serum

A breathtakingly robust, fragrance-free drugstore hydration serum. Aiken managed to pack Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ceramide 3, and a heavily researched Prebiotic/Postbiotic complex (Alpha-Glucan, Lactobacillus) into a single fluid. It bypasses cheap, heavy silicones entirely, utilizing Biosaccharide Gum-1 to provide a gorgeous, calming slip. This is an elite rescue serum for broken barriers that dramatically outperforms its incredibly affordable price point.

โ˜… 9.6
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water
Aiken
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water
Toner

A breathtakingly loaded drugstore essence. Aiken impressively packed 8 distinct molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3), and an advanced prebiotic microbiome complex into a single affordable water. Because it incorporates extremely light silicones and emollient esters, it acts almost like a liquid moisturizer, creating an instant silky seal that locks water into the stratum corneum.

โ˜… 9.2
Vita-C Bright Exfoliating Water
Aiken
Vita-C Bright Exfoliating Water
Toner

A highly functional hybrid acid toner. It merges the gentle chemical exfoliation of Lactic Acid and Mandelic Acid with the pore-clearing power of Salicylic Acid. By buffering these acids with Betaine and Panthenol, it successfully refines skin texture without destroying the moisture barrier. The inclusion of Ascorbyl Glucoside and Niacinamide provides a rapid brightening effect for dull profiles.

โ˜… 8.6
Derma Care Sensitive Skin Rescue Vitamin Lotion
Aiken
Derma Care Sensitive Skin Rescue Vitamin Lotion
Moisturizer

A massive, heavily lipid-focused emulsion designed to repair extreme dryness. It utilizes a vast array of botanical oils (Sunflower, Soybean, Almond) and Ceramides to actively reconstruct the intercellular mortar of a broken barrier. While the inclusion of Niacinamide provides excellent brightening and soothing benefits, the formula contains multiple essential oils (Lavender and Chamomile) which introduces a risk of contact dermatitis for highly allergic profiles.

โ˜… 8.5
Derma Care Deep Clean Sensitive Skin Cleanser
Aiken
Derma Care Deep Clean Sensitive Skin Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly unique, rich emulsion cleanser. It bypasses standard transparent gel formats by utilizing a massive load of botanical oils (Sunflower, Soybean, Sweet Almond) bound by Cetanol to create a lotion-like wash. Surprisingly, it uses Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) as the primary surfactant, which is typically harsh, but entirely offsets its stripping potential by buffering it in the heavy lipid and Ceramide 3 matrix. It successfully cleanses without tightening, though the inclusion of Lavender and Rosemary oils makes it a slight risk for highly allergic profiles.