Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters

Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters 1
Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters 2
Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters 3
Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters 4
Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters 5
AKA: PEG-6 apricot kernel oil esters
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
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.
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%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.6-24
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR