PEG-30 Glyceryl Diisostearate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl Diisostearate Ethoxylate, Polyethylene Glycol Glyceryl Diisostearate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
PEG-30 Glyceryl Diisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed to combine polyethylene glycol with plant-derived fatty acids. Formulated to provide mild emulsification and conditioning in modern skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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