Characteristics
- INCI
- PEG-150 Distearate
- CAS
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9005-08-7
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- Functions
- emulsifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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2 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Для кого подходит
Description
PEG-150 Distearate is a synthetic ingredient made from stearic acid and polyethylene glycol. In skincare and haircare, it’s mainly used as a thickener, texture enhancer, and stabilizer. You’ll often find it in cleansers, shampoos, body washes, and lotions where it helps create a richer, more cushiony feel and keeps formulas from separating. It can also support a creamy lather and improve how a product spreads across skin or hair.
For skin and hair, PEG-150 Distearate is mostly about performance and feel rather than direct treatment benefits. It can make rinse-off products feel less watery and more pleasant to use, which is especially helpful in formulas designed for dry, normal, or textured skin and for shampoos that need a smoother slip. It’s generally well-suited to people who want a polished, stable formula. A caveat: as with many PEG-based ingredients, very sensitive users may prefer to patch test if they notice irritation from certain cleansers or fragranced products, though the ingredient itself is typically used at low levels.
Found in products (1 221 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции HASK (20 продуктов)
