Every Wednesday we'll bring you "What's In It Wednesday". A blog about what's in typical bath and beauty products, including the good, the bad and the ugly. We want you to know what we use or don't use in our products and why!

Today's ingredient is:  PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate.  Yes, I'm still getting ingredients from that generic liquid hand shop I found under my kitchen sink.  Also, when I read this ingredient it was separated into 2 lines and I thought for sure it was 2 different ingredients.  

PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.  It is used as a thickening agent in cosmetics and beauty products.  It is not considered an irritant to healthy skin.  However, it is not recommended for broken or damaged skin.  In fact, studies have shown that when PEG based antimicrobials were used on burn patients the patients ended up with kidney toxicity and the PEGs were found to be the causative agent.  

I looked all over the label on this soap and no where does it say not to use on broken or damaged skin.  In fact, when my children get skinned hands and knees, the first thing I tell them is to wash it with soap and water.  The only warnings the bottle has on it are "External use for hands only. Avoid getting in eyes."  Cosmetics are often used on damaged skin to cover up blemishes.  I have never seen a cosmetic label that says not to use on damaged skin.