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Emollient

MACADAMIA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS

86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A gentle skin-conditioning emollient and emulsifier made by reacting macadamia oil with polyglycerin-4. The chemistry strips most of the allergenic protein, so it suits sensitive skin while keeping the rich fatty-acid benefits.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle emollient and emulsifier
  • Reduced macadamia protein allergen risk
  • Skin-conditioning fatty-acid profile
  • Improved formulation versatility

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
  • Trace residual macadamia proteins possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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