PEG-8 oleate

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-8 Oleate is used in cosmetic products primarily as an emulsifier. It helps blend water- and oil-based ingredients, enabling even distribution of active ingredients in the final product.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe when used in accordance with current regulatory guidelines. However, a test on a small area of skin is recommended to check individual tolerance.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered vegan, as it is synthesized from petroleum-derived sources or vegetable fatty acids.

✨ Worth knowing: Although PEG-8 Oleate is derived from synthetic components, it is renowned for its gentleness on the skin. PEGs (polyethylene glycols) can increase the penetration of other ingredients into the skin, which is important to note for sensitive skin or active product applications.

Present in: moisturizers, lotions, cleansing care products, and sometimes in make-up products to guarantee a homogeneous formula.