PEG-5 Tsubakiate Glycerides
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Camellia Oil Glycerides, PEG-5 Camellia Japonica Oil Esters
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Fights Bacteria
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester combining polyethylene glycol with camellia oil-derived (tsubaki) glycerides, developed in the late 20th century as an emollient and solubilizer.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
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