PEG-45 Safflower Glycerides
AKA “PEG 45 safflower glycerides, polyethylene glycol safflower glycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-45 safflower glycerides
AKA: PEG 45 safflower glycerides, Polyethylene glycol safflower glycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, safflower oil, ethoxylated (45 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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining PEG with safflower oil glycerides. Safflower has been used for over 3,000 years in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for skin conditions; the PEG modification was developed to improve solubility and emulsifying properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR