PEG-20 Corn Glycerides

PEG-20 Corn Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-20 corn glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Mono- and diglycerides, corn (Zea mays) oil, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with corn oil-derived glycerides, developed in the 20th century. Created to improve emulsification and hydration in cosmetic products.