Olive Oil PEG-6 Esters
AKA “PEG-6 Olive Oil Esters, Polyethylene Glycol-6 Olive Oil Esters”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Olive oil peg-6 esters
AKA: PEG-6 Olive Oil Esters, Polyethylene Glycol-6 Olive Oil Esters
Carrier Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Effective at 12.3%
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
103819-46-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with polyethylene glycol. Developed in the mid-to-late 20th century to create a more stable, water-compatible version of olive oil for skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.6%
24.0%
0%34%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.6-24
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR