PEG-5 oleamide
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-5 Oleamide is used primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations. It helps blend oily and aqueous ingredients and contributes to a smooth, homogeneous texture in products.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use, well evaluated for its safety.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Although generally well tolerated, PEG-5 Oleamide can, like other PEG-type ingredients, contain impurities if its purification is not rigorous. It is therefore important to choose quality products.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, hair products and other formulations requiring stable emulsification.
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