Peg-8 Hyaluronate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PEG-8 Hyaluronate is the polyethylene glycol ester of Hyaluronic Acid containing an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Peg-8 Hyaluronate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Peg-8 Hyaluronate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peg-8 Hyaluronate?
Peg-8 Hyaluronate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PEG-8 Hyaluronate is the polyethylene glycol ester of Hyaluronic Acid containing an average of 8 moles of ethylene oxide.
Is Peg-8 Hyaluronate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Peg-8 Hyaluronate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Peg-8 Hyaluronate do in cosmetic products?
Peg-8 Hyaluronate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 19/08/2016