PEG-6 oleamide
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-6 Oleamide is used in cosmetic products for its emollient properties, giving the skin a soft and pleasant texture. It helps improve the stability of formulations, allowing for good dispersion of other ingredients.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: Although it is derived from the reaction between fatty acids and polyethylene glycol, PEG-6 Oleamide may raise concerns among those who prefer to avoid PEGs due to potential manufacturing residues. However, proper purification minimizes these risks.
Found in: Mainly used in moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers, and certain hair products for its softening and stabilizing effect.


