PEG-3 Stearate
PEG-3 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-3 STEARATE |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 9004-99-3 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Other |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Prescription 100%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-3 Stearate do in skincare?
- PEG-3 Stearate functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-3 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-3 Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Other products, especially prescription (100% of its uses).
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