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Emulsifier

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Sunflower seed oil reacted with PEG-8 to make it water-dispersible. Keeps the skin-friendly fatty-acid profile of sunflower oil; standard ethoxylate dioxane caveat.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient skin feel
  • Water-dispersible oil
  • Mild emulsifier

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Petroleum PEG segment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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