PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol

PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-5 RAPESEED STEROL
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Serums 37.5%Facial Treatments 25%Eye Moisturizers 12.5%Fragrances 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol do in skincare?
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol 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-5 Rapeseed Sterol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (37.5% of its uses).

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