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PEG/PPG-5/30 TOCOPHERYL ETHER.

Insufficient Data CAS - / ANTICAKING, ANTIOXIDANT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, UV ABSORBER

PEG/PPG-5/30 Tocopheryl Ether is a synthesized derivative of Vitamin E, specifically designed to function effectively within water-based skincare formulations. It acts primarily as an potent antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage, while also serving as a crucial solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble components.

Summary

Antioxidant Solubilizer Emulsifier UV-filter (indirect)

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient's primary mechanism involves its tocopheryl (Vitamin E) component, which actively neutralizes free radicals, thereby protecting skin cells from oxidative stress and environmental damage. Concurrently, the polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) segments of the molecule enable it to solubilize and emulsify otherwise oil-soluble ingredients, facilitating their stable incorporation into aqueous solutions. Its role as a 'UV-filter' is indirect, stemming from its antioxidant capacity to mitigate UV-induced cellular damage rather than directly absorbing ultraviolet radiation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

No specific Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) assessment or Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinion has been identified for PEG/PPG-5/30 TOCOPHERYL ETHER. Cosmetic ingredients in the US are generally regulated by the FDA for safety, but do not undergo pre-market approval akin to pharmaceuticals.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While offering valuable antioxidant benefits and formulation-enhancing properties, a lack of specific safety assessments and clinical efficacy data currently limits a comprehensive evaluation for precision skincare applications.

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