PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides at a Glance

• Made partly from the hydrating glyceride portion of emollient shea butter
• PEG-75 is a lightweight humectant and helps bind ingredients in a formula
• Works with surfactants to boost gentle cleansing
• Leaves skin feeling soft and supple

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides Description

PEG-75 shea butter glycerides is a skin-softening and mild cleansing/stabilizing ingredient derived from glycerides (fatty acids) taken from shea butter and a lightweight polyethylene glycol that has humectant properties.

It is sometimes used in cleansing formulas to produce a more substantive texture. An added bonus is that the shea butter components reduce the potential risk of irritation from cleansing agents.

The typical usage range for PEG-75 shea butter glycerides in cosmetics is 0.01–1%. These amounts are deemed safe as used in rinse-off and/or leave-on products for skin and hair. PEG compounds are also cleared for safe internal use by people, as they’re standard ingredients in many medications.

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