PPG-3 Hydroxyethyl Soyamide
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Soyamide, Soy-derived Emollient”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ppg-3 hydroxyethyl soyamide
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol Hydroxyethyl Soyamide, Soy-derived Emollient
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, soya, N-[2-(2-hydroxypropoxy)ethyl], (3 mol PO average molar ratio)
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Semi-synthetic ingredient combining soybean-derived components with propylene glycol chemistry, developed in the late 20th century as a conditioning and moisturizing agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR