Beyond Appearance: Ethylene Glycol Distearate in Cleansers by spellorganics Published: October 24, 2026 (2 weeks ago) Category Health Link Beyond Appearance: Ethylene Glycol Distearate in Cleansers Squeeze a shampoo into your palm, and you can usually tell which kind you’ve bought. Some are water-clear. Some are milky, and some have that soft, shifting sheen that makes the whole bottle look expensive.