PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 75 Shea Butter Glycerides”

Butter

Ingredient Facts

Peg-75 shea butter glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 75 Shea Butter Glycerides

Butter · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Glycerides, shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), ethoxylated (75 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS #

226993-83-5

Form

Wax

See origin →

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.

Locks in moisture

Prevents moisture loss

Quells irritation

Traditional Use

Modern emulsifier developed in the 20th century by polyethylene glycol modification of shea butter, a traditional African moisturizer used for centuries. The PEG modification allows shea butter's beneficial properties to be incorporated into water-based formulations.