PEG-11 Babassu Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 11 Babassu Glycerides”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-11 babassu glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 11 Babassu Glycerides
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Mono- and diglycerides, babassu oil, ethoxylated (11 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier created through polyethylene glycol modification of babassu palm oil glycerides, derived from a tree traditionally used by indigenous Amazonian peoples. Developed in modern cosmetics to improve the stability and skin compatibility of this traditional oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR