PEG-10 Olive Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Olive Oil Glycerides
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier created by polyethylene glycol modification of olive oil glycerides in the mid-20th century. Developed to improve the stability and texture of cosmetic formulations while maintaining some properties associated with traditional olive oil skincare.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR