PEG-150
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-150 is used in cosmetic products as a thickener and stabilizer. It helps thicken formulas and improve their texture for better application on the skin.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe in usual cosmetic concentrations. However, it is important that PEGs are well purified to avoid unwanted impurities.
✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-150 is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Although widely used and recognized as safe, PEGs can sometimes be irritating to very sensitive skin. It is therefore advisable to carry out a patch test when using a product containing this ingredient for the first time.
Present in: Hair care products, body lotions, shower gels and certain face creams.
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