Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “PEG-8 pumpkin seed oil esters, Pumpkin oil PEG esters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pumpkin seed oil peg-8 esters
AKA: PEG-8 pumpkin seed oil esters, Pumpkin oil PEG esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Pumpkin Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Pumpkin seed oil has traditional use in Ayurvedic and Central American indigenous medicine for skin health. This modern ester derivative was developed to improve the oil's compatibility with water-based cosmetic formulations.
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 Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR