PEG-8

Moisturizing

INCI: PEG-8

In short · TL;DR

Category

Moisturizing

Effect

A water-soluble polyethylene glycol providing a light moisturizing sensation and solubilization support

Concentration

Generally 1-10% (varies by use and product)

Effect

A water-soluble polyethylene glycol providing a light moisturizing sensation and solubilization support

Mechanism

Absorbs and retains moisture via its ether bonds and terminal hydroxyl groups. Also used as a solvent and for viscosity/texture adjustment

Typical concentration

Generally 1-10% (varies by use and product)

Onset

Immediately after application

Cautions

Lower-molecular-weight PEGs may rarely cause a sensation of irritation at high concentrations. Depends on purity specifications

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Polyethylene-glycol

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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