What Is PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)?

PEGs are a broad class of synthetic ingredients with many different uses. PEGs can be used in cosmetics as humectants (attract moisture to skin), emulsifiers, thickeners, solvents, or softeners. While there are no current regulatory limits on PEGs, they are in the spotlight due to the potential presence of 1,4 dioxane which can be created during the manufacturing of the raw material.1,4 dioxane is restricted above certain levels.

 

Origins closely monitors the purity of the PEGs we use to ensure any presence of 1,4 dioxane complies with recommended maximum trace levels of 10 parts per million (ppm or 0.001%) in finished cosmetic products.

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THE JOURNEY FROM PLANT TO FORMULA™

OUR POTENT AND EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS ARE FORMULATED WITH NATURALLY-DERIVED*—INCLUDING PLANT-BASED—INGREDIENTS AS WELL AS BENEFICIAL SYNTHETICS.


*USING ISO STANDARD 16128, FROM PLANT, NON-PETROLEUM MINERAL AND/OR WATER SOURCES.


We formulate without

1,500+ ingredients in compliance with the EU’s stringent regulations. In addition, we are also free of: Parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), polyethylene beads and animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax in select formulas). We are Vegetarian and also offer many formulas that are Vegan (free of animal-derived ingredients).

*The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.s funding emission reduction projects to offset CO2e emissions as a result of deliveries made from our Origins CA fulfillment center to our consumers’ delivery addresses (Excludes same-day delivery).

**Tote bag made with $74% responsibly-sourced paper fibers.

***For every Canadian order placed on Origins.ca in the month of April 2023, Origins will plant and care for 1 tree through a donation of US $1 to One Tree Planted. One Tree Planted is a U.S.-based charity that plants trees around the world in support of global reforestation efforts.

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