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Emulsifier

WATERMELON SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Watermelon seed oil with PEG-8 chains attached — a water-friendly emollient and mild emulsifier. PEG derivatives are safe at cosmetic-grade purity but require routine residual checks; otherwise low concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water-dispersible emollient
  • Mild emulsification
  • Skin conditioning from watermelon seed oil

Known concerns

  • PEG-derivative requires 1,4-dioxane and EO residual control
  • Standard for ethoxylated cosmetic ingredients

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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