PEG-30 Soy Sterol

PEG-30 Soy Sterol

AKA “Soy Sterol Ethoxylate, Phytosterol PEG”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-30 soy sterol

AKA: Soy Sterol Ethoxylate, Phytosterol PEG

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

PEG-30 Soy Sterol is a polyethylene glycol derivative of sterols obtained from Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil with an average of 30 moles of ethylene oxide

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Reduces Inflammation

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Soy sterols, plant-derived compounds from soybeans, have been studied for their skin-conditioning benefits; this PEG-modified version was developed in the late 20th century to improve solubility and stability in cosmetic formulations.