Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
AKA “Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Avocado oil propylene glycol esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the complex formed from the transesterification of Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil and Propylene Glycol
Effective at 1.0%
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 hybrid ingredient created by esterifying avocado oil with propylene glycol, developed in the late 20th century to improve stability and consistency of avocado oil in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
9.9e-05%
2.0%
0%14%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.000099-2
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR