Emulsifier
APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethoxylated apricot kernel oil — a PEG-modified plant-oil emulsifier. Class is broadly skin-friendly; ethoxylation byproducts are the main caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild emulsifier
- Conditioning
- Apricot-oil derived
Known concerns
- Possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurity
- Possible ethylene oxide residue
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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