Hazel Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

Hazel Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters 1
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AKA: PEG-8 hazelnut oil esters, Polyethylene glycol hazel oil esters
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginPlant-Derived Hazelnut is a member of the Betulaceae (birch) family, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Cold-pressed from the seed, this oil retains its natural fatty acid profile and emollient properties.
Hazel Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Betulaceae (Birch family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR