PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycerides, shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
Functions
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
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Modern emulsifier developed in the 20th century by polyethylene glycol modification of shea butter, a traditional African moisturizer used for centuries. The PEG modification allows shea butter's beneficial properties to be incorporated into water-based formulations.
EWG
2
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR