PEG-8 CAPRATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-8 Caprate is used in skin care as an emollient and emulsifying agent. It helps soften and smooth the skin while enabling a homogeneous blend of oil- and water-based ingredients in a cosmetic formula.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic formulations. However, as with any ingredient, prior testing is recommended if you have particularly sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-8 Caprate is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although it is generally well tolerated, people with sensitivity to polyethylene glycols (PEGs) should take care. On the other hand, its use is appreciated for the lightness it imparts to products, leaving no greasy film on the skin.

Present in: Commonly used in moisturizers, lotions, cleansers and various hair care products to provide a pleasant, effective texture.