Emulsifier
PEG-2 OLIVE GLYCERIDES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An olive-oil glyceride lightly ethoxylated to make it water-dispersible. Mild emulsifier suited to gentle creams; PEG dioxane purity matters as with all ethoxylates.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild olive-derived emulsifier
- Skin-conditioning fatty backbone
- Solubilises oils
Known concerns
- Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
- PEG impurities concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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