PEG-20 Stearate

PEG-20 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, humectant agent. It is used in 123 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-20 STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-99-3
Prevalence123 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

General Moisturizers 26.8%Body Lotions 10.6%Eye Moisturizers 8.1%Wash Off Masks 6.5%Day Moisturizers 5.7%Sunscreens 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-20 Stearate do in skincare?
PEG-20 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-20 Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (26.8% of its uses).

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