PEG-9 LAURATE

Ingredient type:  EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-9 Laurate is mainly used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps blend aqueous and oily ingredients to create a uniform, stable texture.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use when used in appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Generally, it is of synthetic origin and therefore considered vegan, unless specific sources of animal origin are used in its production.

✨ Good to know: Well tolerated by most skin types, however, people with very sensitive skin are advised to carry out a tolerance test to avoid any risk of irritation. PEGs can often contain traces of contaminants if poorly purified, so the origin and manufacturing process can be important when choosing a product.

Present in: Commonly used in moisturizers, lotions, make-up removers and other cosmetic formulations where effective emulsification is required.

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