Emulsifier
PEG-20 EVENING PRIMROSE GLYCERIDES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
PEG-modified evening primrose oil glycerides. Helps the oil dissolve in water-based formulas while delivering some skin-soothing fatty acids. Trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation is the main caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Solubilizer for evening-primrose oil
- Adds GLA fatty acids
- Skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurity
- PEG-modified plant oil — proprietary
- Low published data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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