PEG-8 RICINOLEATE
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-8 Ricinoleate is an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin. It also helps stabilize emulsions, improving the texture of cosmetic products.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin and can be considered vegan since it does not come from animals.
✨ Worth knowing: PEG-8 Ricinoleate is sometimes associated with concerns about PEGs (polyethylene glycols) due to their manufacturing process involving ethoxylation, which can potentially leave traces of contaminants. However, regulations ensure that these substances are used in safe concentrations.
Present in: Moisturizers, creams, lotions and certain make-up products such as foundations and lipsticks.
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