PEG-10 Propylene Glycol
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 10 Propylene Glycol
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-10 propylene glycol
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Propylene Glycol
Synthetic · Humectant | Solvent | Skin Conditioning - Humectant | Moisturising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
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.
Function
Humectant | Solvent | Skin Conditioning - Humectant | Moisturising
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR