Sunflower Seed Oil PEG-32 Esters
AKA “PEG-32 sunflower glycerides, Polyethylene glycol sunflower esters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sunflower seed oil peg-32 esters
AKA: PEG-32 sunflower glycerides, Polyethylene glycol sunflower esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sunflower Seed Oil Peg-32 Esters
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
100209-44-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Traditional Use
A modern polyethylene glycol ester derived from sunflower seed oil developed in the late 20th century. Created as a water-soluble emollient and emulsifier combining the historical use of sunflower oil with modern polymer chemistry.
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