PEG-6 Olive Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 6 olive glycerides, PEG 6 olive glycerides
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 olive glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 6 olive glycerides, PEG 6 olive glycerides
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Not Clean
Derived from olive oil, this ingredient helps soften and hydrate skin while allowing other ingredients to blend smoothly together in the formula.
CAS #
103819-46-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from olive oil, a botanical oil rich in fatty acids and glycerides extracted from olive fruit. Produced through polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugation via esterification of olive glycerides with polyethylene glycol chains.
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by polyethylene glycol modification of olive oil derivatives. Created to provide stable emulsification and improved texture in cosmetic formulations where traditional olive oil alone would be unstable.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR