PEG-100 STEARATE

Ingredient type:  SURFACTANT

Nonionic surfactant

✨ Role: PEG-100 Stearate is primarily used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps bind water-based and oil-based ingredients, ensuring a stable and consistent texture for the product. This allows creams and lotions to spread easily on the skin, improving their comfort of use.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use according to current formulation standards.

✨ Vegan: Yes, it is generally made from synthetic or plant-based materials, making it suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: PEGs may sometimes contain impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potentially toxic chemical, depending on the manufacturing process. Products that comply with European and US safety standards must have these impurities reduced to safe levels.

Found in: Moisturizers, body lotions, sunscreen products, foundations, and other products requiring a stable texture.

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