PEG-60 Tsubakiate Glycerides
AKA “PEG-60 Camellia Oil Glycerides
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 tsubakiate glycerides
AKA: PEG-60 Camellia Oil Glycerides
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, Camellia japonica seed oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
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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.
Removes Impurities
Emulsifier
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with tsubaki (camellia) oil and glycerin. Developed to incorporate the traditional Japanese use of camellia oil for hair and skin conditioning into water-based cosmetic formulations.
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 Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR