PEG-60 Shea Butter Glycerides

PEG-60 Shea Butter Glycerides 1
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 60 Shea Butter Glycerides, PEG-60 Shea Glycerides
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, shea butter, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century by chemically modifying shea butter with polyethylene glycol to improve water solubility and emulsifying properties. Created to allow the traditional skin-conditioning benefits of shea butter to be incorporated into water-based cosmetic formulations.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR