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Polyethylene glycol

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Polyethylene glycol

Polyethylene glycol leaves no visible trace on the skin. It suits most skin types well and typically comes in serums. It fits easily into a daily routine by layering smoothly with other products.

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Questions and answers

What does polyethylene glycol do for the skin?

Polyethylene glycol helps draw moisture into the skin to keep it hydrated. It also acts as a texture enhancer to help products spread smoothly.

How do you use polyethylene glycol?

Polyethylene glycol is used as a texture enhancer and moisture-binding agent in various skincare and cosmetic products. You apply it according to the specific instructions provided on the finished product you are using.

Should you use polyethylene glycol in the morning or at night?

Polyethylene glycol may be used in the morning or at night as part of your skincare routine. It helps hydrate and texture products for daily use.

Can you use polyethylene glycol every day?

Yes, you can use polyethylene glycol every day as it is a common humectant and solvent found in many daily skincare products. It helps keep your skin hydrated and assists in blending ingredients smoothly.

Does polyethylene glycol cause purging or irritation?

Polyethylene glycol is unlikely to cause purging, but it may cause irritation for some skin types. The ingredient is generally well-tolerated when used in standard skincare products.

Which skin types is polyethylene glycol best for?

Polyethylene glycol helps as a texture enhancer and moisture binder in various skincare items, but it is not specifically designated for one particular skin type. Because individual skin sensitivities vary, check product labels carefully to ensure compatibility with your personal skin needs.

Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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