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 namePEG-400
FunctionBINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SOLVENT
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence103 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches720

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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