Peg 75

cleansing

overview

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate, a polyethylene glycol ether of propylene glycol stearate, is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It functions as a surfactant, cleansing agent, and solubilizing agent, helping other ingredients dissolve in solvents. Additionally, it acts as a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and emollient, improving skin moisture and texture.

benefits

Surfactant: PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate helps cleanse the skin and hair by enabling water to mix with oil and dirt, allowing them to be rinsed away. Solubilizing Agent: It aids in dissolving other ingredients in solvents, enhancing their effectiveness. Skin Conditioning Agent: PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate acts as a humectant, drawing moisture from the surrounding air to hydrate the skin, and as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin's surface.

Skin suitability

Suitable for most skin types.

concerns

Based on available data, PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate is considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. However, it should not be applied to damaged skin.

precautions

Small amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of ethoxylation, may be present in PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate. This potential presence is controlled through purification steps to remove it before blending into cosmetic formulations.

source

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate is derived from stearic acid, lauric acid, and oleic acid, which are reacted with a specific number of units of ethylene oxide.

CIR

Safe

EWG

Good

additional info

PEG-75 Propylene Glycol Stearate is a polyethylene glycol ether, which combines the properties of polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol stearate, enhancing its stability and shelf life without compromising its quality.