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Ingredient Facts
Peg-10 stearamide
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Stearamide
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydroxy-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent created through polyethylene glycol modification of stearic acid derivatives. Developed in the mid-20th century to provide hair and skin conditioning benefits in a more stable, uniform form than traditional animal fats.