PEG-14 LAURATE
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-14 laurate is used in cosmetic products as an emulsifier and texturizing agent. It helps blend ingredients that don't normally combine, such as oil and water, to create more uniform, pleasant-to-apply formulations.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. PEGs can sometimes contain impurities, but production standards aim to minimize these risks.
✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-14 laurate is of synthetic origin and contains no animal-derived products.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it is rarely irritating. However, in the case of extremely sensitive skin, a patch test is always recommended to avoid unexpected reactions.
Present in: Creams, lotions, cleansers and other moisturizing skin care products where homogeneity and texture are important.
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