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Hydrogenated Palm/Palm Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
AKA “PEG-6 hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil esters”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil peg-6 esters
AKA: PEG-6 hydrogenated palm/palm kernel oil esters
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Glyceridic oils, palm and palm-kernel mixed, hydrogenated, reaction products with .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (6 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Light Stabilizer, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 12.3%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
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 synthetic derivative combining traditional palm oil with polyethylene glycol (PEG) technology developed in the 20th century. Created to improve emulsification and texture in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.6%
24.0%
0%34%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.6-24
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR