PEG-20 Stearate
May feed Fungal Acne
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Explained
Peg-20 Stearate is produced from stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and humectant.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide monomers in the polyethylene chain. The 'p' in 'Peg' stands for this chain.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
See all 146 products with PEG-20 Stearate
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with PEG-20 Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78054
INCI Name
PEG-20 STEARATE
EC #
-
All Functions
Emulsifying, Humectant, Surfactant
