AKA “PEG-7 Medium Chain Triglycerides, PEG-7 MCT Glycerides”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides
AKA: PEG-7 Medium Chain Triglycerides, PEG-7 MCT Glycerides
Synthetic · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Mono-, di- and triglycerides, C8-10, ethoxylated (7 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Process: Ethoxylation | Functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier combining polyethylene glycol with medium-chain fatty acids (caprylic and capric) and glycerin. Developed to create lightweight, fast-absorbing cosmetic formulations without the greasiness of traditional oils.