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PPG-38 Steareth-6
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol 38 Steareth-6”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-38 steareth-6
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 38 Steareth-6
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyoxyprppylene(38) polyoxyethylene(6) stearyl ether
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed from stearic acid and propylene glycol polymers for use in contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR