Emulsifier
OLIVE OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A modified olive oil ester with glycereth-8 — works as a gentle emulsifier and emollient that softens skin without greasiness. Broadly recognized as one of the milder PEG-type ester surfactants.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild gentle emulsifier and emollient
- Carries olive oil fatty acid skin benefits
- Excellent compatibility with sensitive skin
- Useful as cleanser or w/o-to-o/w emulsifier
- Non-greasy skin feel
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane potential from ethoxylation
- No protein allergen issue from refined olive lipids
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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