PEG-16 SOY STEROL is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PEG-16 SOY STEROL
Safety grade: A
This ingredient is a plant-based emulsifier derived from soybeans that helps mix oil and water together in cosmetic products. It's created by chemically processing natural soy plant compounds to make them work better in formulas.
PEG-16 Soy Sterol acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, stable texture that prevents separation in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Emulsifying ingredients
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A