PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides

PEG-192 Apricot Kernel Glycerides 1
AKA: PEG-192 apricot kernel oil glycerides
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, apricot kernel oil, ethoxylated (35 mol EO average molar ratio)
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 hybrid ingredient combining polyethylene glycol with apricot kernel oil, developed in the late 20th century. Created to stabilize the natural conditioning benefits of apricot oil in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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