PEG-7 Olive Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 7 Olive Glycerides, PEG-7 Olea Glycerides
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Peg-7 olive glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 7 Olive Glycerides, PEG-7 Olea Glycerides
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, olive oil (Olea europea) mono- and di-, ethoxylated (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
103819-46-1
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining olive oil with polyethylene glycol and glycerin. Developed to incorporate olive oil's centuries-old use in Mediterranean skincare into contemporary 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