PEG-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate

PEG-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-3/PPG-2 GLYCERYL/SORBITOL HYDROXYSTEARATE/ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate do in skincare?
PEG-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate 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-3/PPG-2 Glyceryl/Sorbitol Hydroxystearate/Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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