PEG-14 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.

PEG-14

Safety grade: A

PEG-14 is a lightweight, colorless liquid that acts like a humidifier for your skin and helps dissolve other ingredients in cosmetic products. It's made by chemically processing ethylene oxide, a common industrial ingredient.

This ingredient draws moisture into the skin to keep it hydrated and helps dissolve and mix other ingredients evenly throughout cosmetic formulations.

Graded using: COSING, FDA.

Last verified: May 26, 2026

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