PEG-10 Tsubakiate Glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Camellia Oil Glycerides

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

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 polyethylene glycol-modified derivative of camellia (tsubaki) oil glycerides developed in late 20th century cosmetics. Created to incorporate the traditional Japanese skincare benefits of camellia oil into more stable, water-soluble formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR