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Is Glycereth-7 Glycolate vegetarian?

Glycereth-7 Glycolate

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Glycereth-7 Glycolate is a synthetic ether of glycerin reacted with approximately 7 moles of ethylene oxide, esterified with glycolic acid; it is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Glycereth-7 Glycolate
CosIng ID 56235
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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