PEG-60 Sorbitol Tetrastearate
AKA “Polyoxyethylene (60) Sorbitol Tetrastearate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-60 sorbitol tetrastearate
AKA: Polyoxyethylene (60) Sorbitol Tetrastearate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Ethoxylation Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsifier
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.
Helps smooth skin texture
Provides lightweight moisture
Enhances product spreadability
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the cosmetics industry to provide improved stability and texture in skincare formulations. Created as an alternative to natural emulsifiers that are less consistent and harder to standardize.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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