Peg-8 Distearate
Peg-8 Distearate is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A polyethylene glycol derivative (PEG-8). Used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Peg-8 Distearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Peg-8 Distearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77379, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Peg-8 Distearate
Instituto Español
Aloe Vera, body cream / Crema corporal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sanex
Anti-transpirant stick Sanex Dermo Fraîcheur Active 48h
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Brut Deo Stick Original 50 ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brut
Brut original stick 50x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Instituto español
Crema regenadora
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
degree
Lists fragrance, silicones
Degree
Degree Men Black and white
Lists fragrance, silicones
Axe
Deodorant night
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Dove men care stick clean comfort 50 m
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Colgate-Palmolive
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Unscented Antiperspirant
Lists silicones
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Defense Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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