PEG-20 PHYTOSTEROL

What Is PEG-20 PHYTOSTEROL?

PEG-20 phytosterol is a PEG-modified plant sterol. Phytosterols are cholesterol-like compounds naturally found in plant oils, valued for their ability to support the skin barrier and reduce TEWL. PEG modification with 20 units makes them water-soluble, functioning as a hydrophilic O/W emulsifier and solubilizer while delivering phytosterol's skin-conditioning benefits.

Key Skin Benefits

• + 稳定乳液 — 帮助油相和水相均匀混合，形成稳定、质地光滑的乳液 (Helps blend oil and water phases into a stable, smooth emulsion)
• + 改善产品质地 — 增强涂抹感，使产品更易推开 (Improves spreadability and sensory feel of products)

Pros

• + 非离子型 — 与大多数化妆品成分兼容性好 (Non-ionic — good compatibility with most cosmetic ingredients)
• + 温和 — 通常皮肤刺激性低 (Generally mild with low skin irritation potential)
• + 多用途 — 可用于多种产品类型（驻留型和洗去型）(Versatile — suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products)

Cons

• − 合成成分 — PEG化过程涉及石化衍生物 (Synthetic — PEG manufacturing involves petrochemical derivatives)
• − 可能含微量1,4-二噁烷 — 需通过纯化工艺去除 (May contain trace 1,4-dioxane — requires purification to remove)
• − 非活性成分 — 仅作为配方助剂，无直接护肤功效 (Non-active — functions only as a formulation aid, no direct skincare benefit)

Specifications

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Typical Usage % by Product Type

References

1. CIR — Safety Assessment of PEG ingredients. PEGs considered safe as used in cosmetics.
2. EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database
3. EU CosIng Database — Listed as cosmetic ingredient