PEG-90
Is PEG-90 safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Generally suitable
Peg-90 is generally suitable for most users in a properly formulated cosmetic. The available cosmetic safety assessment did not identify an ingredient-specific reason to avoid it under the uses and concentrations reviewed.
Check the complete ingredient list and product directions. Patch test when appropriate, and stop using a product that repeatedly causes burning, itching, or worsening symptoms.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
Common descriptionINCI ingredientINCI · PEG-90
Identity record
01 / 05- Material type
- Cosmetic ingredient
- Cosmetic function
- Humectant, Solvent
What is PEG-90 used for in skincare?
Peg-90 is a cosmetic ingredient used for humectant and solvent. Its listed purpose helps explain why it may appear in skincare, but the name alone cannot predict how a complete product will feel on your skin.