Peg-8 Stearate
Our database includes 64 products that contain Peg-8 Stearate.
Explained
Peg-8 Stearate is an emulsifier and humectant.
This ingredient comes from stearic acid, and the 8 represents the number of ethylene oxide monomers.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or 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
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Other Skincare
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Peg-8 Stearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77398
INCI Name
PEG-8 STEARATE
INN Name
polyoxyl 8 stearate
All Functions
Emulsifying, Humectant, Surfactant
