The Basics On Polyethylene Glycol
What is Polyethylene Glycol?
Often listed as PEG, it helps keep products stable and penetrate skin.
What are other names for Polyethylene Glycol?
PEG-7 and POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
What is Polyethylene Glycol used for?
Polyethylene glycol, also called PEG, is glycol related compound commonly found in skin care formulations. It is a polymer and a polyether compound with many applications from industrial manufacturing to medicine. PEG is a flexible, water-soluble polymer, it can be used to increase the viscosity of skin care formulations.
How Polyethylene Glycol is classified
Texture Enhancer, Scrub Agents
Recommendations for using Polyethylene Glycol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Polyethylene Glycol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Polyethylene Glycol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No DART studies on the PEG propylene glycol esters were found in the published literature, and unpublished data were not provided.
General safety info about Polyethylene Glycol from CIR
These seven ingredients mostly function as surfactants and skin-conditioning agents. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed relevant data related to these ingredients. Because there was little data on these ingredients, the Panel relied on other CIR reports on related ingredients, the moieties, and component parts of these ingredients for read across and information purposes. The Panel agreed that the caveat from the previous safety assessment, that ingredients containing PEGs should not be used on damaged skin, should be removed. The Panel concluded that these PEG propylene glycol esters are safe as used.
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Products where you might find Polyethylene Glycol
Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream; Omorovicza Reviving Eye Cream; Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm
List of References
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