PEG-14 Avocado Glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 14 Avocado Glycerides, Plant-based Emollient

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

OriginDerived from avocado oil glycerides, a natural ester, then chemically modified through ethoxylation. Synthesized by reacting avocado mono- and diglycerides with ethylene oxide to create a polyethylene glycol derivative.

Mono- and diglycerides, avocado oil, ethoxylated (14 mol EO average molar ratio)

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2020

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR