PEG-20 STEARATE

Ingredient type:  EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-20 Stearate is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps maintain stable formulas by allowing water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients to mix, which is essential for lotions and creams.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use by experts, although individual sensitivity should always be taken into account.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-20 Stearate is generally considered a vegan ingredient, although it is always prudent to verify the specific plant-based or synthetic source used by the manufacturer.

✨ Note: Due to its «PEG» nature, this ingredient may sometimes contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potentially harmful by-product, but one that is well controlled in certified safe formulas. It is recommended to use products from reputable manufacturers.

Found in: Moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers, sunscreens, and other skin care products that require a smooth texture and good dispersion of ingredients.

Comedogenic rating: