This PEG, or polyethylene glycol, is excellent at emulsifying water and oil together to form oil-in-water emulsions. Due to its water-loving nature, PEG-40 stearate can also act as a cleansing agent.
Functions
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Cleansing,
Cleansing
Cleansing ingredients, also known as surfactants, clear dirt and buildup from the skin.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Solubilizing
Solubilizing
Solubilizing – helps ingredients dissolve.
Solubilizing
Solubilizing
Solubilizing – helps ingredients dissolve.
Origin
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Overview
PEG-40 stearate is an emulsifying ingredient that falls in the category of polyethylene glycols, or PEGs.
This PEG in particular is excellent at emulsifying water and oil together to form oil-in-water emulsions. These synthetic, water soluble polymers are great for holding together a wide range of skincare products, from body lotions to face creams, and they are capable of imparting a variety of aesthetics to each product.
Due to its water-loving nature, PEG-40 stearate can also act as a cleansing agent. When used in soaps, the molecules of this ingredient surround dirt and oils on the skin and allow them to be rinsed away by water.
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