Very Disliked
PEG-90
Explained
Peg-90 is a synthetic polymer and the 90 represents 90 repeating units of ethylene glycol. It is a water-soluble humectant and solvent.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that PEG-90 and other polyethylene glycol ingredients are safe for use in cosmetics. High-molecular-weight PEGs (PEG-75 and above) are not absorbed through intact skin and are minimally irritating.
See all 38 products with PEG-90
Users who like it
12%
Users who avoid it
88%
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%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77497
INCI Name
PEG-90
All Functions
Humectant, Solvent
