PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 12 Glyceryl Distearate, Emulsifier

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, dioctadecanoate (12 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

59070-56-3

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier made from polyethylene glycol, glycerin, and stearic acid. Developed to improve the stability and sensory properties of creams and lotions while providing conditioning benefits.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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CIR Safety Findings

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-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR