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Emulsifier

PEG-25 PHYTOSTEROL

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ethoxylated phytosterol — a plant-sterol-derived emulsifier and conditioning agent. Mild and well tolerated; the standard PEG-class dioxane purity caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Phytosterol-based emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent
  • Mild and well tolerated
  • Helps stabilize cosmetic emulsions

Known concerns

  • PEG-class 1,4-dioxane residue if not purified
  • Ethoxylated chemistry environmental persistence
  • Limited dedicated cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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