PEG-200
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-200 is mainly used as an emollient and texturizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps improve product sensoriality by making it smoother to the touch.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally safe when used as recommended by regulators. However, it may contain impurities if improperly purified, so it's crucial to ensure product quality.
✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-200 is a synthetic ingredient and suitable for vegan products.
✨ Worth knowing: PEGs (Polyethylene Glycols) are sometimes criticized for their potential contamination by harmful substances such as 1,4-dioxane. However, responsible manufacturers ensure that these contaminants are below regulated thresholds.
Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers, serums, hair care products.
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