PEG-6 Olive Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 6 olive glycerides, PEG 6 olive glycerides
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
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
Modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by polyethylene glycol modification of olive oil derivatives. Created to provide stable emulsification and improved texture in cosmetic formulations where traditional olive oil alone would be unstable.
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