PPG-25 Methyl Glucose Ether

AKA: Sugar Derived Humectant
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from glucose and propylene glycol, both obtained from plant oils or synthetic sources. Synthesized through etherification, where propylene oxide chains are chemically bonded to methylated glucose molecules.
Polyoxypropylene(25) methyl glucose ether
CAS #
473802-96-9; 122703-32-6; 82933-91-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR