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Emollient

LINSEED OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A water-dispersible emollient made by reacting linseed oil fatty acids with polyethylene glycol. Used to soften skin and stabilize surfactant systems; trace dioxane is the main quality concern.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible emollient
  • Helps soften skin and condition surfactant systems
  • Adds mild lubricity

Known concerns

  • PEG/glycereth chemistry can carry trace 1,4-dioxane impurities
  • Linseed-derived; no notable allergen concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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