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Polyethylene Glycol

PEG-8


1Very low risk. Unlikely to clog pores for most people.

Low risk in itself; the PEG "toxicity" narrative is largely unfounded.

What it does


humectantsolvent

How solid is that number


The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Humectant, representative
Humectant — representative of the family