PEG-5 LANOLATE
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-5 Lanolate is used as an emollient and thickening agent in skin care products. It helps soften and smooth the skin while improving the texture of cosmetic formulations.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used at recommended concentrations. However, PEGs may be subject to contamination by potentially harmful impurities during manufacturing.
✨ Vegan: No, lanolate is derived from lanolin, which comes from sheep's wool.
✨ To know: Although PEG-5 Lanolate is effective at retaining moisture, it can sometimes irritate very sensitive or reactive skin, especially if it's already compromised. Always do a skin test if you have sensitive skin.
Present in: Often found in moisturizers, body lotions and hair conditioners.
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