PEG-6 Almond Glycerides

PEG-6 Almond Glycerides 1
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 6 Almond Glycerides, PEG-6 Sweet Almond Oil Glycerides
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-90-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century combining PEG with almond oil glycerides. Almond oil itself has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures for skin conditioning.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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