PEG-40 JOJOBA ALCOHOL
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-40 Jojoba Alcohol is used in cosmetic products as an emulsifier and solubilizer. It helps blend oily and aqueous ingredients to achieve a uniform texture. It also acts as an emollient agent, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations at usual concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.
✨ To know: This ingredient is derived from jojoba alcohol, transformed by a polyethylene glycol (PEG) process, which improves its solubility. PEGs can sometimes contain impurities depending on the manufacturing process, so rigorous purification is necessary.
Present in: Moisturizers, sun lotions, after-sun lotions, shampoos and conditioners.


