Peg-100 Stearate
Our database includes 3,114 products that contain Peg-100 Stearate.
Explained
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
4.5%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Peg-100 Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77453
INCI Name
PEG-100 STEARATE
All Functions
Surfactant
