PEG-100
PEG-100 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent agent. It is used in 30 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-100 |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| Prevalence | 30 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 26.7%Face Cleansers 20%Night Moisturizers 10%Day Moisturizers 6.7%Sunscreens 6.7%Face Primers 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-100 do in skincare?
- PEG-100 functions as a humectant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-100 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PEG-100?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (26.7% of its uses).
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