Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Flax Oil PEG-8 Esters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Linseed oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Flax Oil PEG-8 Esters
Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the complex formed by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil and PEG-8
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-26-1
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern cosmetic derivative combining traditional linseed oil with polyethylene glycol, developed in the 20th century. Created to improve the water-solubility and stability of linseed oil's beneficial fatty acids in cosmetic formulations.
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