PEG-42 Mushroom Glycerides
AKA “PEG 42 mushroom glycerides, polyethylene glycol mushroom glycerides
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-42 mushroom glycerides
AKA: PEG 42 mushroom glycerides, Polyethylene glycol mushroom glycerides
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Mushroom
Clean
Glycerides, mono- and di-, mushroom, ethoxylated (42 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary cosmetic ingredient combining PEG with mushroom-derived glycerides. Mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian skincare for centuries, but this PEGylated version was created to enhance bioavailability and texture in modern formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR