PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides

AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-45 palm kernel glycerides

AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Not Clean

A gentle plant-derived ingredient from palm kernels that helps blend oil and water together, creating a smooth, unified texture in skincare and beauty products.

CAS #

124046-52-2

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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.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Strengthens Barrier

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with palm kernel oil glycerides. Palm kernels have traditional uses in African and Southeast Asian skincare, but this PEGylated version was developed to create stable, water-soluble emulsifiers for modern cosmetics.