Hazel Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-8 hazelnut oil esters, Polyethylene glycol hazel oil esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Hazelnut)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A modern emulsified derivative of hazelnut oil created in the mid-to-late 20th century by chemically modifying the natural oil with PEG (polyethylene glycol) to improve water solubility and cosmetic texture while retaining skin-conditioning properties.
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR