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Emollient

PALM OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS

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72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A palm oil-derived emollient and emulsifier modified with glycereth-8. Skin-friendly in itself, but sourcing matters: palm oil supply chains are linked to deforestation and require sustainability certification.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning
  • Helps emulsion stability
  • Water-dispersible

Known concerns

  • Palm sourcing/deforestation
  • Trace ethoxylation impurities
  • Sustainability disclosures

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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