A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft throughout the day.
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. PPG-26 belongs to the polypropylene glycol chemical family, derived from propylene oxide. It is synthesized through the polymerization of propylene oxide via catalytic reaction.
A synthetic polypropylene glycol polymer developed mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and viscosity modifier with no traditional or historical cosmetic use prior to its synthesis.