Other ingredient
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
A highly ethoxylated pentaerythritol ester of stearic acid used as a nonionic emulsifier and co-thickener in cleansers and moisturizers to stabilize formulas and build viscosity.
emulsifiersurfactantthickener
Benefits
- ✓Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in cleansers
- ✓Contributes to gel-like texture
- ✓Mild, well-tolerated in cleansing formulations
Watch for
- ⚠High-ethoxylation PEG may contain trace 1,4-dioxane impurities; well-controlled in modern manufacturing
