PEG-23 oleate

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-23 Oleate is mainly used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and surfactant. It helps blend ingredients that don't usually mix, such as water and oil, creating homogeneous lotions and creams. It also improves product texture and stability.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe. Used widely in cosmetics, it is approved by many regulatory bodies, but the concentration and context of use must always be taken into account.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs, of which PEG-23 Oleate is one, can sometimes contain impurities from their manufacturing process, such as 1,4-dioxane. Products must be well formulated to minimize these impurities. People with very sensitive or damaged skin may sometimes react to PEGs.

Present in: moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers and certain hair care products.