PEG-60 Evening Primrose Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene glycol 60 evening primrose glycerides”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 evening primrose glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene glycol 60 evening primrose glycerides
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, evening primrose (Oenethera biennis) oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
124046-44-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with evening primrose oil glycerides, developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Evening primrose was traditionally used in herbalism for hormonal balance, though its cosmetic use is more recent.
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