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Emulsifier

APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Apricot kernel oil with PEG-8 chains — a water-friendly emollient and mild emulsifier delivering apricot oil's skin softening into water-based formulas. Safe at purified cosmetic grade.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible emollient
  • Mild emulsifier
  • Skin conditioning from apricot kernel oil
  • Lightweight feel

Known concerns

  • PEG-derivative requires 1,4-dioxane and EO residual control

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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