PEG-11 Cocoa Butter Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocoa Butter Glycerides”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Peg-11 cocoa butter glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Cocoa Butter Glycerides

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Not Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaaaceae), ethoxylated (11 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Wax

State

Semi-solid

Synthetic

Botanical. Derived from cocoa butter, the fat extracted from Theobroma cacao beans native to tropical regions. Created through ethoxylation, adding polyethylene glycol chains to cocoa butter glycerides for emulsification.

Function

Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying

Benefits

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with cocoa butter derivatives. Created to improve the texture and spreadability of cosmetic formulations while maintaining the moisturizing properties associated with cocoa butter.

Skin Types

all-skin-types

Best For

Target

Dryness

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

EWG Score4

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR