PEG-12 DISTEARATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-12 Distearate is used in cosmetic products primarily as an emulsifier. It helps to blend water and oil in formulations, ensuring a homogenous texture that is pleasant to apply to the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations. However, it is always recommended to test a new product on a small area of skin.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient can be vegan, but it depends on the origin of its basic components. It's often derived from synthetic or vegetable sources, but it's always a good idea to check whether the final product has vegan certification.

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycol) can be associated with manufacturing residues, such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which can be irritating or carcinogenic. Purification is therefore a crucial step. PEG-12 Distearate is generally well tolerated, but very sensitive skin may react.

Present in: This ingredient is frequently used in lotions, creams and certain make-up products, where it helps maintain a stable, creamy texture.