PEG-180
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-180 is mainly used as a thickening and binding agent in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize emulsions and improves the texture of formulations, making products more pleasant to apply.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally safe when used in appropriate concentrations in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (polyethylene glycols) may contain impurities linked to their manufacturing process, so it's important to favor products using properly purified PEGs. Although PEG-180 is generally well tolerated, very sensitive skin may react.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, serums, facial cleansers and hair care products.


