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Poloxamer 184
Poloxamer 184
A mild non-ionic surfactant that solubilizes oils and gently cleanses without harsh stripping.
What it does
Poloxamer 184 is a non-ionic block-copolymer surfactant. It is gentle and is used to solubilize oils and fragrance into water-based formulas and to provide mild cleansing without the harshness of stronger surfactants. It is a solubilizing, cleansing ingredient rather than an active.
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