PEG-20 Corn Glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, corn (Zea mays) oil, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with corn oil-derived glycerides, developed in the 20th century. Created to improve emulsification and hydration in cosmetic products.

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