Skin Conditioning
LINSEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A conditioning surfactant from linseed (flax) oil modified with PEG-8. Combines the skin benefits of omega-3-rich flax oil with practical cleansing and emulsification — usual PEG dioxane purity caveat applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Omega-3 conditioning
- Mild surfactant
- Emulsification helper
- Plant-based
Known concerns
- 1,4-dioxane impurity if not purified
- Oxidation potential
- Standard PEG caveat
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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