PEG-100 stearate in skincare
An emulsifier often used with other texturising ingredients.
What is PEG-100 stearate?
An emulsifier often used with other texturising ingredients. On the ingredient list, you can find the name PEG-100 Stearate. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does PEG-100 stearate do for skin and the product?
Helps form a stable mixture of oil and water.
Water and oil do not mix stably on their own. Emulsifiers help hold the two phases together. Their role differs from preservatives, which protect against microbial growth.
PEG is a family name. The name alone is not a safety assessment.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about PEG-100 stearate
What does PEG-100 stearate do in skincare?
Helps form a stable mixture of oil and water.
What should I know about PEG-100 stearate?
PEG is a family name. The name alone is not a safety assessment.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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