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Skin Conditioning

PPG-52

85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A polypropylene glycol of moderate chain length (52 PO units) — acts as a skin conditioner, mild humectant, and solvent. PPG class has decades of cosmetic use with a clean safety profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Effective skin conditioning emollient
  • Humectant providing skin hydration
  • Solubilizes lipophilic ingredients
  • Improves spreadability of formulations

Known concerns

  • PPG can carry minor processing impurities
  • Limited specific data on this exact chain length

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.