PEG-20 CORN GLYCERIDES

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-20 Corn Glycerides acts primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizing agent in cosmetic formulations. It helps mix water with oils, creating homogeneous textures that are pleasant to apply, while lightly moisturizing the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used at the concentrations customary in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of plant origin, derived from corn.

✨ Worth knowing: Although PEG-20 Corn Glycerides is generally well tolerated, it is manufactured by ethoxylation, a process that can theoretically leave traces of 1,4-dioxane, an undesirable by-product. However, industry regulations strictly control these levels to guarantee the safety of the final product.

Present in: This ingredient is often found in moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers and suncare products where soft textures and good formula stability are desired.

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