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PEG-100 Stearate

Explained

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.

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.

See all 3,836 products with PEG-100 Stearate

Comedogenic Rating
0
Irritancy Rating
0
Users who like it
5%
Users who avoid it
95%

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
4.3%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 77453
INCI Name PEG-100 STEARATE
All Functions Surfactant