Corn Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Corn-oil, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Corn oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Corn-oil, Ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Corn-oil, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61789-25-1
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
Developed in the 20th century as a synthetic derivative to improve corn oil's cosmetic properties and compatibility with water-based formulations. A modern innovation building on historical use of corn oil as a nourishing ingredient.
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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR