PEG-15 GLYCERYL STEARATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-15 Glyceryl Stearate is used in cosmetic products as an emulsifier, helping to blend water- and fat-soluble ingredients to create homogeneous formulas. It also helps improve the texture of products, giving them a pleasant consistency and easy application on the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used at concentrations recommended in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Potentially non-vegan, as although derived mainly from plant sources, some manufacturing processes may involve animal derivatives.

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) can sometimes contain impurities such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, both potentially harmful by-products. Good manufacturing practices minimize these risks, but if you're concerned about these aspects, look for products that indicate they are free of these impurities.

Found in: Moisturizers, lotions, sunscreen products, and hair care products.