PEG-16 Soy Sterol
PEG-16 Soy Sterol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-16 SOY STEROL |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING |
| Prevalence | 6 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Face Cleansers 50%Exfoliators 16.7%Makeup Removers 16.7%Toners 16.7%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-16 Soy Sterol do in skincare?
- PEG-16 Soy Sterol functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-16 Soy Sterol 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-16 Soy Sterol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).
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