Peg-4 Distearyl Ether
Peg-4 Distearyl Ether is a skin conditioning and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Peg-4 Distearyl Ether: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-4 Distearyl Ether: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-4 Distearyl Ether: plasticiser
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-4 Distearyl Ether: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 58090, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-4 Distearyl Ether
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Balea Men Fresh Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Null
HAIR
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Seinz.
shampoo anti-schuppen (minze 3-fach-komplex)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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