Emulsifier
PEG-7 OLIVE GLYCERIDES
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A low-ethoxylated (7 mol EO) ester of olive oil glycerides — gentle, mildly self-emulsifying, and skin-conditioning. Common in sensitive-skin cleansers; well tolerated at use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild low-EO emulsifier and emollient
- Self-foaming with skin-soothing afterfeel
- Useful in micellar and rinse-off cleansers
Known concerns
- Standard PEG processing residue control needed
- Less stable to oxidation than fully hydrogenated analogues
- Limited dedicated toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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