PPG-69
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol 69”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
PPG-69
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 69
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (69 mol PO average molar ratio)
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A high-molecular-weight polypropylene glycol developed in the cosmetics industry during the 1980s-1990s. Used as a humectant and viscosity modifier in skincare and haircare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR