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Humectant

PEG/PPG-60/11 GLYCERIN

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A glycerin-based PEG/PPG ether — a mild solvent and humectant used in light gels and cleansers. Safe at cosmetic levels, with the usual PEG caveat about residual 1,4-dioxane in poorly purified grades.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Mild humectant and solvent
  • Improves spreadability
  • Generally non-irritating

Known concerns

  • PEG manufacture can leave 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Not for broken skin
  • Synthetic polymer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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