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PEG-5 TRISTEARYL CITRATE.

Avoid / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

PEG-5 Tristearyl Citrate is a synthetic ester functioning as an emollient to enhance skin softness and smoothness. Its PEGylated structure additionally allows it to act as an emulsifier, stabilizing oil and water phases in cosmetic preparations.

Summary

Emollient Emulsifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

This compound primarily operates as an emollient, conditioning the skin's surface to impart a softer and smoother texture. Furthermore, as a PEGylated ester, it possesses emulsifying properties, which are critical for homogeneously blending immiscible oil and water components within a formulation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has explicitly not assessed PEG-5 Tristearyl Citrate for safety, having removed it from a review of citric acid esters. Significant concerns regarding potential contamination with Ethylene Oxide and 1,4-Dioxane have been noted, leading to its restriction in EWG VERIFIED products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Given the absence of safety assessment by the CIR Expert Panel and documented high contamination concerns with known harmful byproducts, PEG-5 Tristearyl Citrate is not recommended for precision skincare formulations.

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