PEG-8

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/TEXTURE

✨ Role: PEG-8 is a humectant used in cosmetic products to attract and retain moisture in the skin, helping to maintain its hydration.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Considered safe for cosmetic use by health authorities, but some may choose to avoid PEGs due to environmental concerns.

✨ Vegan: Yes, PEG-8 is generally synthetic in origin and is compatible with vegan principles.

✨ Note: Although PEGs are widely used, it is important to know that in rare cases they can be contaminated with impurities during manufacture, such as 1,4-dioxane. Manufacturers must therefore comply with strict purification standards.

Found in: Commonly used in products such as moisturizers, serums, lotions, and facial cleansers.

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