PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
AKA “Polyethylene Glycol 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6 Coconut Oil Glycerides
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-6 Coconut Oil Glycerides
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (6 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.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining PEG with coconut-derived fatty acid glycerides. Coconut oil has been used traditionally in tropical regions for skincare and hair care for thousands of years.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR