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PEG-20 Corn Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-20 corn glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 20 corn glycerides, PEG 20 corn glycerides
Synthetic · Surfactant - Emulsifying | Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not 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
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from corn oil glycerides, a natural plant-based lipid starting material chemically modified through synthesis. Produced by ethoxylation, attaching polyethylene glycol chains (20 mol average) to corn oil mono- and diglycerides.
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR