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PEG/PPG-38/8 COPOLYMER

Description

PEG/PPG-38/8 Copolymer is a versatile synthetic ingredient commonly used in skincare and haircare formulations. This water-soluble polymer is a combination of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) units, with the numbers 38 and 8 indicating the average number of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units, respectively.

As an emulsion stabilizer and thickening agent, PEG/PPG-38/8 Copolymer helps create smooth, stable formulations with improved texture and viscosity. It enhances the spreadability of products and provides a silky feel on the skin or hair. This copolymer also functions as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture to help keep skin and hair hydrated.

In skincare, it is often found in moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, where it helps to improve product consistency and enhance the delivery of active ingredients. For haircare, it is used in conditioners, styling products, and hair treatments to provide smoothing and conditioning effects.

PEG/PPG-38/8 Copolymer is generally considered safe for topical use and is compatible with a wide range of other cosmetic ingredients, making it a popular choice in product formulations.