PEG-8
PEG-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, solvent agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 190 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PEG-8 |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 5117-19-1 / 25322-68-3 (generic) |
| EC number | 225-856-4 |
| Prevalence | 663 products (0.71% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 190 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 22.2%Serums 10.4%General Moisturizers 7.4%Toners 5.9%Eye Moisturizers 5%Wash Off Masks 4.5%
Frequently asked
- What does PEG-8 do in skincare?
- PEG-8 functions as a humectant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain PEG-8?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.2% of its uses).
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