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PEG-8 LAURATE
The polyethylene glycol ester of lauric acid, PEG 8 laurate, is utilized as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics and beauty goods. Due to its low molecular weight, PEG 8 Laurate is only very slightly absorbed by the skin. This PEG, which is typically not considered irritating, is more irritating since it contains Lauric Acid, or coconut oil. Despite being praised for its moisturizing and anti-microbial qualities, coconut oil is a known allergen. It is largely utilized in cosmetics and beauty products as a surfactant and scent element. The FDA and CIR have cleared PEG 8 Laurate for usage, but not on skin that is damaged.
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PEGs are viewed as a component in a vast number of products due to their varied qualities, despite the numerous concerns surrounding them. In a 2005 study titled "Safety assessment on polyethylene glycols (PEGs) and their derivatives as used in cosmetic products," which was published in the Toxicology journal, it was found that: "Taking into consideration all available information from related compounds, as well as the mode and mechanism of action, no safety concern with regard to these endpoints could be identified. Based on the available data, it is therefore concluded that PEGs of a wide molecular weight range (200 to over 10,000), their ethers (laureths, ceteths, ceteareths, steareths, and oleths), and fatty acid esters (laurates, dilaurates, stearates, and distearates) are safe for use in cosmetics.
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PEG-containing products and formulas shouldn't be applied to skin that is damaged or irritated. Studies revealed that patients with severe burns were treated with PEG-based antimicrobial cream; this treatment led to kidney toxicity, even though PEGs are thought to be safe for use topically on healthy skin. The antibacterial cream's PEG component was found to be the root cause. However, in investigations with undamaged skin, there was no indication of systemic harm. The CIR Expert Panel modified its findings on the safety of the PEG components by stating that cosmetic compositions containing these chemicals should not be used on damaged skin as a result of the observation of renal effects in burn patients.
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La Roche Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Sunscreen For Face Spf 50
