PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 16 Macadamia Glycerides”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Peg-16 macadamia glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 16 Macadamia Glycerides

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Glycerides, macadamia nut (Macadamia ternifolia) oil mono- and di-, ethoxylated (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

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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 cosmetic ingredient combining polyethylene glycol with macadamia nut oil glycerides, where macadamia oil has been used by indigenous Pacific peoples for skin nourishment. Developed in the late 20th century to create a water-compatible conditioning ingredient.