PEG-90

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-90 is used in skin care primarily for its thickening and stabilizing properties. It helps improve the texture of the product and ensures even distribution of other ingredients on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in appropriate percentages in cosmetic formulations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-90 is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Note: As a derivative of polyethylene glycol, PEG-90 can make the skin more permeable. This means that it can influence the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It is important to rinse products containing this ingredient thoroughly to minimize any potential residue on the skin.

Found in: Mainly used in creams, lotions, shower gels, and shampoos.

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