Is PEG safe in skin care?
Is PEG safe in skin care? The FDA classifies PEGs as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients for both food and cosmetic production. However, the process of making PEGs creates toxic byproducts. Additionally, its starting materials are highly toxic to humans and are known to have carcinogenic properties.
What products contain PEG?
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is found in many skin creams, lotions, soaps, hair products and shower gels. PEGs are petroleum-based compound that are often used as thickeners, solvents, softeners, and moisture-carriers.
Is PEG a natural ingredient?
PEGs (also known as Polyethylene Glycol) is part of a family of synthetic chemical compounds often used in cosmetic and personal care products. The manufacturing process of PEG’s may use ethylene oxide and 1,4 dioxane.
What is PEG and is it toxic?
Polyethylene Glycol Toxicity Symptoms
While it’s well-known among the medical community that PEG can trigger an allergy, cause digestive upset, or lead to electrolyte imbalances, there have been more and more reports of neurological symptoms associated with polyethylene glycol.
