PEG-70 Mango Glycerides

PEG / Ethoxylated

What is PEG-70 Mango Glycerides?

PEG-70 Mango Glycerides is a semi-synthetic ingredient produced by ethoxylating glycerides extracted from mango (Mangifera indica) seed oil with approximately 70 units of polyethylene glycol. This process attaches hydrophilic PEG chains to the hydrophobic mango oil esters, boosting water dispersibility. In cosmetics, it appears in shampoos, shower gels, conditioners, and moisturizers within the cleanser and emulsion categories. Functionally, it lowers surface tension for gentle dirt removal as a surfactant and cleansing aid, disperses oils and scents into watery bases as a solubilizer, and stabilizes oil-water blends as an emulsifier. Its emollient properties deposit a lightweight layer that enhances slip and softness on skin or hair, mimicking lipid barrier support without greasiness. The mango base provides a plant-sourced feel, while PEG enhances performance in clear, rinse-off formulas.

Comedogenic Rating 0/5 Low risk of clogging pores
EWG Safety Rating 3 View on EWG →

Roles in Formulation

This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:

Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling in surface roughness and improving slip; can also help reduce moisture loss when paired with occlusives and film formers.
Surfactant
Lowers surface tension to enable cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming; central to shampoos, body washes, and many emulsions and micellar systems.
Cleansing agent
Removes dirt, oil, and impurities by lowering surface tension and forming micelles, enabling soils to be lifted and rinsed away from skin, hair, or teeth.
Solubilizing agent
Helps incorporate oils and fragrance into water-based formulas by forming micro-solutions, enabling clear sprays, toners, and micellar products.
Emulsifying agent
Enables stable mixing of oil and water phases by forming an interfacial film, helping create lotions, creams, and cleansers with consistent texture.

Benefits

Provides a smooth, soft feel by filling skin's surface irregularities.

Supports stable product textures in lotions and cleansers through emulsification.

Enables clear formulations by dissolving fragrances and oils in water bases.

Who It's For

A quick guide for who this ingredient may suit (and who should be cautious).

Who May Benefit Who Should Avoid
Users seeking mild cleansing in shampoos or body washes.
Those with sensitivity to ethoxylated or PEG compounds.
Individuals wanting lightweight emollience in daily moisturizers.
Individuals prone to irritation from surfactants in leave-on products.
People preferring surfactants from fruit seed origins for hair and skin care.
People avoiding ingredients with potential manufacturing impurities.

Safety Notes

  • Considered safe for use in cosmetics by review panels, with moderate hazard rating from data gaps.
  • Low comedogenic potential, suitable for acne-prone skin in rinse-off applications.

Frequently Asked Questions about PEG-70 Mango Glycerides

What is PEG-70 Mango Glycerides made from?

Glycerides from mango seed oil modified with polyethylene glycol chains for better solubility.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Generally low irritation risk, but patch test if sensitive to PEGs or surfactants.

Does it help with product stability?

Yes, as an emulsifier and solubilizer, it blends oils into water-based formulas effectively.