PEG-8 Stearate
PEG-8 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, humectant agent. It is used in 42 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | PEG-8 STEARATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 9004-99-3 |
| Prevalence | 42 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
Used in
Face Cleansers 28.6%Prescription 11.9%Body Lotions 9.5%Body Washes 7.1%General Moisturizers 7.1%Exfoliators 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-8 Stearate do in skincare?
- PEG-8 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain PEG-8 Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (28.6% of its uses).
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