PEG-5 GLYCERYL TRISTEARATE
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-5 Glyceryl Tristearate is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps to blend oil and water to create smooth, homogeneous formulations, often in creams and lotions.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe. However, it may contain impurities of ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, byproducts of its manufacture that may be irritants.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, people with sensitive skin are advised to perform a patch test before using a product containing this emulsifier. In addition, ensure that the manufacturer complies with purification standards to limit potentially undesirable impurities.
Found in: This emulsifier is commonly used in creams, lotions, and some facial cleansers.
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