PEG-9 glyceryl isostearate

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-9 Glyceryl Isostearate is mainly used as an emulsifier. It helps blend aqueous and oily ingredients, creating homogeneous, stable formulas. This improves product texture and ensures even application to the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice and at recommended concentrations.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient can be considered vegan, as it is synthetic and not derived from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: PEG-9 Glyceryl Isostearate has good skin tolerance, but as with any ingredient in the PEG (Polyethylene Glycols) family, it's important to ensure that it isn't contaminated with impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potential by-product that can be a cause for concern.

Present in: This ingredient is frequently used in lotions, creams, moisturizers, sunscreens and make-up removers to reinforce texture and improve formulation stability.

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