PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Sunflower Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycerides, sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
180254-52-8, 186511-05-7
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier created by polyethylene glycol modification of sunflower oil glycerides. Developed to provide the benefits of botanical sunflower oil while improving water solubility and stability in cosmetic formulations.
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