PEG-60 PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED GLYCERIDES

INCI: PEG-60 PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED GLYCERIDES | Function: Emollient | Type: PEG Passiflora

What Is PEG-60 PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED GLYCERIDES?

PEG-60 Passiflora edulis (passionfruit) seed glycerides are PEG-modified glycerides from passionfruit seed oil. With 60 PEG units, the ingredient is highly water-soluble and functions as an emollient and solubilizer. Passionfruit seed oil is rich in linoleic acid (~70%) and contains antioxidants like vitamin E and carotenoids. Used as a water-dispersible emollient in skincare formulations.

Key Skin Benefits

+ 配方助剂 — 改善产品稳定性和使用体验 (Formulation aid — improves product stability and user experience)

Pros

+ 非离子型 — 与大多数化妆品成分兼容性好 (Non-ionic — good compatibility with most cosmetic ingredients)
+ 温和 — 通常皮肤刺激性低 (Generally mild with low skin irritation potential)
+ 多用途 — 可用于多种产品类型（驻留型和洗去型）(Versatile — suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products)

Cons

− 合成成分 — PEG化过程涉及石化衍生物 (Synthetic — PEG manufacturing involves petrochemical derivatives)
− 可能含微量1,4-二噁烷 — 需通过纯化工艺去除 (May contain trace 1,4-dioxane — requires purification to remove)
− 非活性成分 — 仅作为配方助剂，无直接护肤功效 (Non-active — functions only as a formulation aid, no direct skincare benefit)

Specifications

Property	Value
Usage Areas	Face, Body
Product Type	Leave-On, Rinse-Off
Source	Plant
Natural Level	Natural-derived

Safety Ratings

Metric	Rating
Skin Sensitivity	1/5 (low)
Comedogenic Rating	0-1/5
EWG Score	3/10

Regional Regulatory Limits

Region	Leave-on %	Rinse-off %	Status
EU (CosIng)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
US (CIR/FDA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
Japan (MHLW)	No limit	No limit	Allowed
ASEAN	No limit	No limit	Allowed
China (NMPA)	No limit	No limit	Allowed

Typical Usage % by Product Type

Product Type	Typical %
Cream	0.5 - 3%
Lotion	0.5 - 2%

References

CIR — Safety Assessment of PEG ingredients. PEGs considered safe as used in cosmetics.
EWG Skin Deep — PEG compound hazard database
EU CosIng Database — Listed as cosmetic ingredient

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