STEARETH-40
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER
✨ Role: Steareth-40 is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps blend ingredients that don't normally combine well, such as oil and water, creating homogeneous, stable textures.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products. Safety assessments indicate that it can be used safely at the concentrations customary in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes, it's generally of synthetic or vegetable origin and contains no animal-derived products.
✨ To know: Steareth-40 is well tolerated by most skin types, but as with many ingredients, a skin patch test is recommended for sensitive skin. It should also not be used on injured skin.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, hair care products, and other care products requiring stable emulsification.


