murphyAvocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America, Mexico. Derived from avocado fruit oil (Persea gratissima) native to Central America and Mexico, combined with propylene glycol. Produced through transesterification of avocado oil with propylene glycol to form ester compounds.
Avocado Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the complex formed from the transesterification of Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil and Propylene Glycol
Family
Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
103819-44-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR