Very Disliked
PEG-32
Explained
PEG-32 is a synthetic and water-soluble polymer with 32 repeating units. It has humectant, solvent, and emulsifying properties.
As a solvent and emulsifier, it helps dissolve and blend ingredients. It is also able to attract water as a humectant to help hydrate skin. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is non-greasy, gentle, and mildly scented.
Japanese manufacturers will sometimes call this ingredient PEG 1540.
See all 385 products with PEG-32
Users who like it
6%
Users who avoid it
94%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with PEG-32
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78305
INCI Name
PEG-32
INN Name
macrogol 1540
All Functions
Humectant, Solvent
