PEG-3 METHYL ETHER
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: PEG-3 Methyl Ether is a solvent and emollient often used in cosmetic products to improve texture and application. It also helps stabilize emulsions.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for cosmetic use at usual concentrations. However, as with all PEGs, product purity is essential.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal products.
✨ Worth knowing: PEGs can sometimes contain manufacturing impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a potentially irritating by-product. Make sure the product is tested for purity.
Present in: Frequently used in creams, lotions and skin care products for its smoothing effect and ability to improve skin feel.


