PEG-4 oleamide

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-4 Oleamide is mainly used as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. It helps to blend oily and aqueous ingredients, ensuring a homogeneous, stable texture to the product. It also improves the distribution of active ingredients on the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use when used in accordance with regulatory concentrations. However, it may cause irritation in some sensitive individuals.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-4 Oleamide is generally of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) can be subject to contamination by impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potentially carcinogenic by-product. It is advisable to ensure that the final product has been properly purified.

Present in: Creams, lotions, cleansers and other products requiring a stable creamy texture.