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Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)


polyethylene glycol (PEG):
mixed with fatty acids and fatty alcohols to create a variety of substances that have diverse functions in cosmetics. Used as an emollient (which help to soften and lubricate the skin), as emulsifiers (which help water-based and oil-based ingredients to mix properly), and as vehicles that help deliver other ingredients deeper into the skin.

  • Hazard: most PEG's have low hazard risk
  • Ingredients:
    - ingredients to really watch for are PEG-6, PEG-100
  • Product Types:
    - Oral pain relief, styling gel/lotions, anti-itch, facial cleansers, mascara, anti-fungal
  • Health Concerns:
    - Contamination concern with 1,4-dioxane (a carcinogen)
    - Contamination concern with ethylene oxide (a carcinogen)
    - Contamination concern with PAH's (increase risk of breast cancer)
    - Penetration enhancing effects can be of concern if the skin is damaged
    - Irritation of skin

  • BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals have little or no Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.