PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate

AKA: Glyceryl Distearate PEG-23, PEG-23 Distearate Glycerides

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from glycerin and stearic acid (a saturated fatty acid), typically sourced from plant oils. Synthesized through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains to the glyceryl distearate base molecule.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, dioctadecanoate (23 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

59070-56-3

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

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

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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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 2022

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