PEG-35 Soy Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Soy Glycerides, PEG-35 Soy Oil Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean oil mono- and diglycerides, a plant-based oil component chemically modified for cosmetic use. Produced through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to glycerides to create a surfactant compound.
Mono- and diglycerides, soy oil, ethoxylated (35 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Soy
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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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