PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6 Coconut Oil Glycerides
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6 Coconut Oil Glycerides
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (6 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 synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with coconut-derived fatty acid glycerides. Coconut oil has been used traditionally in tropical regions for skincare and hair care for thousands of years.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR