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 namePEG-8 STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-99-3
Prevalence42 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo 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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