PEG-20 DILAURATE

Ingredient type:  EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-20 Dilaurate is mainly used as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. It helps to blend oils and water to create stable emulsions, resulting in a homogeneous texture for products such as lotions and creams.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: In general, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use, although some people prefer to avoid PEGs due to the ethoxylation process used in their manufacture.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient is generally considered vegan, as it is chemically synthesized and does not require animal products.

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs can sometimes be subject to contamination by impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen. However, strict regulations ensure that levels remain very low. People with very sensitive or damaged skin may prefer PEG-free formulations.

Found in: This ingredient is often found in lotions, creams, sunscreens and hair products such as conditioners and detanglers.

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