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"Lauryl" refers to lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as the alcoholic component. Furthermore, lauryl contains polyglyceryl-6 cetearyl glycol ether polymerized glycerol (as alcoholic component). The number after "polyglyceryl-" indicates the average number of glycerol units.
Lauryl polyglyceryl-6 cetearyl glycol ether is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and as a skin care agent.
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