PEG-4 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PEG-4
Safety grade: A
PEG-4 is a lightweight liquid derived from petroleum that acts like a moisture magnet for your skin. It's commonly used in skincare and cosmetic products to help them mix together smoothly and feel hydrating.
PEG-4 draws moisture into the skin and helps dissolve other ingredients, making products feel silkier while keeping them from separating.
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