AKA “Polyethylene Glycol Caprylic Capric Glycerides, PEG-4 Medium Chain Triglycerides”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-4 caprylic/capric glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Caprylic Capric Glycerides, PEG-4 Medium Chain Triglycerides
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-C10, ethoxylated (4 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
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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
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with medium-chain fatty acid glycerides, developed for lightweight, fast-absorbing cosmetic formulations.