Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Avocado Oil Polyethylene Glycol Esters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Avocado oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Avocado Oil Polyethylene Glycol Esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Avocado Oil PEG-8 Esters is a complex mixture obtained by the transesterification of Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil and PEG-8
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
103819-44-9
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier derived from avocado oil combined with polyethylene glycol, created in the late 20th century to allow avocado oil benefits to be incorporated into water-based and stable cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR