Description
Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate is a unique emulsifier blend that creates ultra light moisturising lotions. It does not thicken emulsions or add viscosity like other emulsifiers, and is stable even in very thin emulsions.
We love this emulsifier because it can be used to make everything from sprayable milks to very thick creams and has a wonderful silky, lightweight feel on skin. It is also exceptionally easy to use and melts easily into the oil phase.
Sizes: 250g 500g, 1kg or 5kg.
GLYCERYL STEARATE & PEG-100 STEARATE USES
A unique emulsifier blend that creates ultra light moisturising lotions.
Usage: typical recommendation is 5-10%, but usage can vary considerably as consistency of the emulsion can be controlled independently with butters etc.
BENEFITS OF GLYCERYL STEARATE & PEG-100 STEARATE
Because it does not thicken emulsions, Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate allows for control of viscosity and oil phase size independently of one another.
An oil in water (O/W) emulsifier
Non ionic
GLYCERYL STEARATE & PEG-100 STEARATE INGREDIENTS
Glyceryl Stearate & PEG-100 Stearate
White flake form
OUR TAKE ON PEGS
PEG stearates are produced from stearic acid. The way we see it, the benefits of certain PEGs outweigh any perceived concerns. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has concluded that PEG-2, -6, -8, -12, -20, -32, -40, -50, -100 and -150 Stearates are safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products. They are not bio-accumulative and do not penetrate the skin deeply.
Benefits include a way more accessible, easy to use and cheaper price point product compared to other alternatives (which also aren't always available to us in South Africa). PEGs themselves are also considered non toxic as they don't penetrate the skin barrier.
Full disclosure: the raw materials used to produce PEGs are petroleum derivatives. In the past, PEG production methods allowed for certain toxic impurities to sometimes contaminate the end product. However, reputable ingredient suppliers have long since eliminated these impurities.
Product rating: Grey.
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