Explained
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
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Peg-8 is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.3% of the products in our database containing it.
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Often have the following skin types:
Sensitive
Combination
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Seborrheic Dermatitis • Dullness • Fine Lines • Sensitivity
Where it's used
Peg-8 is most often found as ingredient number 16 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Peg-8 the most:
References
Products with Peg-8
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 77303
- INCI Name: PEG-8
- EC #: Â 225-856-4
- Ph. Eur. Name: 3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatricosane-1,23-diol
- All Functions: Humectant, Solvent
