PEG-4 LANOLATE
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-4 Lanolate is used primarily as an emollient and skin conditioner in cosmetic formulations. It helps soften and smooth the skin, preventing dehydration.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use. However, it is essential to evaluate each formulation for specific sensitivities, particularly due to the presence of PEG which may be subject to impurities.
✨ Vegan: No, because it is derived from lanolin, a substance derived from sheep's wool.
✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) can present a risk of contamination by impurities such as 1,4-dioxane. Cosmetic products comply with strict criteria to minimize these risks.
Found in: This ingredient is commonly found in moisturizers, lotions and some hair products for its softening properties.
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