PEG-23m
PEG-23m is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PEG-23M |
| Function | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 10 |
Used in
Grooming 72.7%Leave-in Treatments 18.2%Scalp Treatments 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-23m do in skincare?
- PEG-23m functions as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PEG-23m 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-23m?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (72.7% of its uses).
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