PEG-100 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PEG-100
Safety grade: A
PEG-100 is a synthetic liquid derived from petroleum that acts like a humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air into your skin. It also helps dissolve and mix different ingredients together in cosmetic formulas.
PEG-100 hydrates the skin by attracting and holding water while also serving as a solvent to help blend oils and other ingredients evenly throughout a product.
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