Hazel Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Seed
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A modern emulsified derivative of hazelnut oil created in the mid-to-late 20th century by chemically modifying the natural oil with PEG (polyethylene glycol) to improve water solubility and cosmetic texture while retaining skin-conditioning properties.