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PEG-8

Rating: Good
Benefits: Hydration
Categories: Humectant, Solvent

PEG-8 Description

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer that works to bind moisture to skin and as a solvent for other cosmetic ingredients, helping them penetrate more efficiently.
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PEG-8 References

Protein Drugs: Basic Science and Clinical Applications. Milestones in Drug Therapy. Birkhäuser Basel, 2009, pages 127-146
International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, 2006, pages 121-138
Toxicology, October 2005, pages 1-38
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