AKA “Polyethylene Glycol Caprylic Capric Glycerides, PEG-4 Medium Chain Triglycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-4 caprylic/capric glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Caprylic Capric Glycerides, PEG-4 Medium Chain Triglycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-C10, ethoxylated (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
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.
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with medium-chain fatty acid glycerides, developed for lightweight, fast-absorbing cosmetic formulations.