PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
What PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is & what it does
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a synthetic emollient and skin-conditioning agent made by reacting stearyl alcohol with propylene glycol units. In sunscreen and skincare formulas it helps soften and smooth the skin and can improve a product's spreadability and texture. It is a common, functional supporting ingredient rather than an active.
Is PPG-15 Stearyl Ether safe?
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a synthetic emollient widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the levels found in finished products. It is intended to stay on the skin surface and condition it. As with any ingredient, very sensitive skin can patch test a new product first.
What does PPG-15 Stearyl Ether do in skincare?
It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth the skin. In sunscreens and lotions it can also improve spreadability and the overall texture of the formula. It is a supporting ingredient rather than an active.
Is PPG-15 Stearyl Ether natural or synthetic?
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether is a synthetic ingredient, made by combining stearyl alcohol with propylene glycol units. The stearyl alcohol portion can be plant-derived, but the finished ingredient is produced through chemical processing.
Sunscreens with PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Lumene Valo Nordic-C Day Cream SPF 15
86/100
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Heliocare Ultra Cream Spf 90
84/100
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Rilastil Sun System Spray SPF 50+
80/100
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Dermoskin Be Bright Pigmentyl Sun Protection Spf 50+ Cream
79/100
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Compact Bronce SPF 50+
76/100
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Isdin Compact Arena SPF 50+
76/100
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Bionike Defense Sun Mineral Cream
70/100
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Coppertone Sport Face Lotion SPF 60
69/100
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Calypso Once A Day SPF 50 Spray
69/100