PEG-220

PEG-220 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, humectant agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-220
FunctionBINDING, HUMECTANT, SOLVENT
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Face Cleansers 100%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-220 do in skincare?
PEG-220 functions as a binding, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-220 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-220?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (100% of its uses).

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