Borage Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: Borage Oil PEG-8 Esters, Borago Officinalis PEG-8 Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Borage Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Borago officinalis L., Seed Oil and PEG-8, Boraginaceae
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
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 modern derivative of borage seed oil created through chemical esterification. Developed to provide the skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits of traditional borage oil in a form that emulsifies more easily with water-based products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR