Peg-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
Peg-30 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG
8/10
Concern level
High concern
PEG-based nonionic surfactant/emulsifier used to help oil and water phases blend, and commonly found in cleansing balms, makeup removers, and emulsions. It is a formulation aid rather than a skin-treatment active.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Concerns
PEG
Chemical Properties
pH Range
4.50 - 8.00Typical Concentration
0.50% - 10.00%CAS Number: 689-58-7 (reported in public ingredient databases; polymeric/mixture-type ingredient)
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin6/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: can be harsh if paired with high levels of other surfactants, may reduce tolerance in very low-pH or highly active formulas
Risks & Warnings
Generally low risk, but PEG materials can be irritating in very high-surfactant systems or when left on compromised skin. As with many PEG-containing materials, tolerance depends more on the finished formula than on the ingredient alone.
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