Peg-40 Stearate
Our database includes 281 products that contain Peg-40 Stearate.
Explained
Peg-40 Stearate is a waxy solid made up of polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is an emulsifier and cleanser. Emulsifiers help oils and water mix.
Stearic acid is a a fatty acid. Therefore, Peg-40 stearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
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.
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
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Peg-40 Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
76904
INCI Name
PEG-40 STEARATE
INN Name
macrogol ester 2000
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
