Poloxamer 184
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Synthetic polymer | Functions as a cleansing agent
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Poloxamer 184?
How It Works
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication [https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/poloxamer-184/]
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Prospector, Accessed March 2021, ePublication [https://www.ulprospector.com/en/eu/PersonalCare/Detail/132861/9307667/Reachin-Poloxamer184]
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International Journal of Toxicology, August 2008, pages 93-182 [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18830866/]
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Poloxamer 184 is a variant of Poloxamer 338, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
A synthetic emulsifier that stabilises formulations and enables ingredient delivery
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A synthetic emulsifier that stabilises formulations and enables ingredient delivery
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Poloxamer 188
A solubilising agent that helps bind water and oil-based ingredients in skincare formulations
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