PPG-26 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PPG-26
Safety grade: A
PPG-26 is a synthetic polymer made from propylene glycol that acts like a humectant and emollient. It helps products feel smooth and keeps skin hydrated by trapping moisture.
This ingredient conditions and softens the skin while improving the texture and feel of cosmetic formulations by attracting and retaining moisture.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A