PEG-6

PEG-6 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent agent. It is used in 143 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG-6
FunctionHUMECTANT, SOLVENT
CAS number25322-68-3
Prevalence143 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches110

Used in

Face Cleansers 27.3%Serums 14%Makeup Removers 8.4%Toners 6.3%General Moisturizers 4.9%Exfoliators 4.2%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-6 do in skincare?
PEG-6 functions as a humectant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG-6?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (27.3% of its uses).

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