polyethylene glycol-220

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-220 is mainly used as an emulsifier and thickening agent in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize formulations and create homogeneous textures, enabling even distribution of active ingredients on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used in accordance with cosmetic regulators' guidelines. However, it is often recommended to avoid PEGs on damaged skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin and is therefore suitable for vegan products.

✨ Please note: Although PEG-220 is generally well tolerated by the skin, on rare occasions it can cause irritation, especially on sensitive skin. Product quality also depends on the purity of the PEG used.

Found in: Frequently found in moisturizers, lotions, serums, and sometimes in hair products for its stabilizing and thickening properties.

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