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Emollient

PPG-2 ISOSTEARATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polypropylene-glycol-and-isostearic-acid ester — a light emollient that conditions skin and improves spreadability. PPG class is generally safer than PEG for impurity concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Light non-greasy emollient
  • Improves spreadability
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • PPG class scrutiny
  • Sparse cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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