PEG-4 Distearyl Ether
PEG-4 Distearyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, opacifying agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-4 DISTEARYL ETHER |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, OPACIFYING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 13 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Body Treatments 30.8%Body Washes 15.4%Prescription 15.4%Shampoos 15.4%Conditioners 7.7%Facial Treatments 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-4 Distearyl Ether do in skincare?
- PEG-4 Distearyl Ether functions as a hair conditioning, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-4 Distearyl Ether 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-4 Distearyl Ether?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body treatments (30.8% of its uses).
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