PEG emulsifier
PEG-4 OLEAMIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polyethylene glycol oleamide used as an emulsifier and thickener in cleansers and creams. It conditions skin but as a PEG derivative requires careful purification to limit dioxane traces.
Skin benefits
- Functions as a nonionic emulsifier and viscosity builder
- Improves foam stability and texture in liquid cleansers
- Conditions skin by providing oleic acid derived lipid content
Known concerns
- PEG-derived ingredient that may contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide
- Penetration enhancement on compromised skin barriers
- Oleamide moiety can be mildly comedogenic on acne-prone skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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