Pentaerythritol

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Pentaerythritol is mainly used in cosmetic formulations as a texture agent and stabilizer. It helps give consistency to products and improves their application on the skin.

Ingredient type: Stabilizer

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, pentaerythritol is of synthetic origin and is generally considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Pentaerythritol is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with any ingredient, it's prudent to do a skin patch test on a small area if you have very sensitive skin.

Found in: Often found in moisturizers, lotions, hair care products and sunscreens to improve texture and stability.