Grape Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Polyethylene glycol grape seed oil esters, PEG-8 grape seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Grape seed oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Polyethylene glycol grape seed oil esters, PEG-8 grape seed oil
Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Grape Seed Oil Peg-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Peg 8
Family
Vitaceae (Grape family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
226994-27-0
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative created in the late 20th century by combining grape seed oil with polyethylene glycol (PEG) to improve water solubility and emulsification properties in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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