PEG-400
PEG-400 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 103 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | PEG-400 |
| Function | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| Prevalence | 103 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 16.5%General Moisturizers 9.7%Other Bath & Body 8.7%Serums 7.8%Sunscreens 6.8%Makeup Removers 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-400 do in skincare?
- PEG-400 functions as a binding, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain PEG-400?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (16.5% of its uses).
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