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 name | PEG-6 |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 25322-68-3 |
| Prevalence | 143 products (0.15% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
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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