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Ingredient guide
peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate
In short
A high‑performance emulsifier used in water‑in‑oil systems. It helps create stable mineral sunscreens and richer moisturisers that still spread smoothly.
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Works for
Texture
Skin type
Sensitive
Best used
Anytime
What it is
High-performance W/O emulsifier used in mineral sunscreens and heavy-duty moisturisers. Produces stable, skin-friendly emulsions.
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Common questions
It stabilises thick or pigment‑rich formulas and improves how evenly they apply.
It is generally well‑tolerated and frequently appears in sensitive‑skin sunscreens.
In mineral sunscreens and dense creams that need strong emulsion stability.
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