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Ingredient · Emulsifier

Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate

Mixed · 5/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate — polyethylene glycol emulsifier used in sunscreens + water-in-oil cosmetics. EWG Skin Deep moderate hazard. PEG class flagged for 1,4-dioxane contamination potential from ethoxylation process; manufacturers can vacuum-strip residual.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.