PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
What PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate is & what it does
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate is a PEG-modified ester of glycerin and isostearic acid, used in cosmetics as a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier and solubilizer. It helps blend oil-soluble ingredients such as fragrances and plant oils into water-based formulas and stabilizes emulsions, giving a smooth, even texture. It is common in cleansers, lotions and micellar-style products. It is a formulation helper with no UV-filtering or active skin role.
What is PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate?
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate is a PEG-modified ester of glycerin and isostearic acid. It acts as a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics.
What does PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate do in a formula?
It helps blend oil-soluble ingredients such as fragrances and plant oils into water-based products and stabilizes emulsions, giving a smooth, even texture. It is common in cleansers and lotions.
Is PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate safe?
It is widely used and generally considered safe as a formulation helper. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Oriental Princess Natural Sunscreen Ultimate UV Block Serum For Face SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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cute press UV Expert Protection Aqua Splash Spf 50+ Pa+++
74/100
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SANA Soy Milk Wrinkle Cover UV Milk SPF 43
74/100
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Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkleresist24 Day Emulsion Spf 18
59/100