A hydrating ingredient that helps products absorb into skin and keeps moisture locked in. It also helps blend different formula ingredients together smoothly.
CAS #
9003-11-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. PEG-10 Propylene Glycol is synthesized from propylene glycol, a petroleum-derived organic compound in the glycol family. It is produced through ethoxylation, wherein propylene glycol is reacted with ethylene oxide to create the polyethylene glycol polymer.
A synthetic humectant derived from propylene glycol, which was first synthesized in the 1930s. Developed as a modern alternative to traditional glycerin for moisture-binding in skincare formulations.