PPG-70 Tocophereth-100
PPG-70 Tocophereth-100 is a high-molecular-weight vitamin E derivative used in UK skincare and haircare formulas as an emollient, conditioning agent and gentle antioxidant. It helps soften skin and hair while protecting products from oxidation without the greasiness of pure vitamin E oil.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics PPG-70 Tocophereth-100 works by combining the antioxidant properties of tocopherol with a large polypropylene glycol chain that improves solubility and reduces irritation potential. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient, leaving a light, non-greasy film that helps lock in moisture. The ingredient also acts as a stabiliser, protecting delicate oils and active ingredients in serums, creams and hair treatments from rancidity caused by exposure to air and light.
Key benefits
- Conditions and softens skin and hair
- Provides light antioxidant protection
- Improves product texture and spreadability
- Helps stabilise formulations against oxidation
- Delivers a smooth, non-greasy after-feel
- Enhances hair manageability and shine
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal to combination skin
Where it comes from
It is a synthetic derivative produced by reacting tocopherol (vitamin E), which is originally sourced from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower or rapeseed, with propylene oxide.
Products with PPG-70 Tocophereth-100
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain PPG-70 Tocophereth-100 than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.