Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters
AKA “PEG-6 apricot kernel oil esters”
Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Apricot kernel oil peg-6 esters
AKA: PEG-6 apricot kernel oil esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Fats and glyceridic oils, apricot kernel, ethoxylated, 6 mol EO (average molar ratio)
Effective at 12.3%
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
69071-70-1
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
A synthetic emulsifier developed by combining traditional apricot kernel oil with polyethylene glycol. Created to improve the texture and absorption of apricot oil in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.6%
24.0%
0%34%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.6-24
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR