PEG-7 Sunflower Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 7 Sunflower Glycerides, PEG-7 Helianthus Glycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
180254-52-8, 186511-05-7
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
A modern ingredient combining polyethylene glycol with sunflower oil glycerides. Developed in the late 20th century to create a plant-based emulsifier that retains some benefits of sunflower oil while improving product stability and texture.
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