PEG-75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Peg-75 cocoa butter glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Cocoa Butter Glycerides
Butter · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, cocoa butter (Theobroma cacao oil), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Cocoa butter has been used since the Aztec era as a skin moisturizer and protectant. The PEG-75 version was created in the late 20th century to improve cocoa butter's water-solubility and shelf stability in 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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR