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 name | PEG-20 STEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-99-3 |
| Prevalence | 123 products (0.13% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No 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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