PEG-10 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PEG-10
Safety grade: A
PEG-10 is a lightweight liquid derived from petroleum that acts like a humidifier for your skin. It helps products absorb better and keeps moisture locked in while also helping different ingredients mix together smoothly.
This ingredient draws moisture into the skin to keep it hydrated and helps dissolve and blend other components in cosmetic formulations for better texture and performance.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A