PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate
PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-120 GLYCERYL STEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Wash Off Masks 40%General Moisturizers 20%Styling Creams & Sprays 20%Sunscreens 20%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate do in skincare?
- PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-120 Glyceryl Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (40% of its uses).
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