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Humectant

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-10

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A short-chain polybutylene glycol (around 10 units) that conditions skin and helps dissolve other ingredients. Higher molecular weight means it stays on the surface — no notable safety flags.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Surface hydration
  • Skin conditioning
  • Helps solubilize cosmetic actives

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Manufacturer purity dependent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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