PPG-16
AKA “Polypropylene Glycol 16”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
PPG-16
AKA: Polypropylene Glycol 16
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight humectant that draws moisture into skin, helping keep it soft and hydrated throughout the day.
CAS #
25322-69-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A polypropylene glycol polymer created in the mid-20th century for use as a humectant and solvent in skincare products. No traditional application exists.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-16/2 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG/PPG-16/8 Dimethicone
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-16
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PPG-16 Butyl Ether
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR