Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters

Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Flax Oil PEG-8 Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the complex formed by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil and PEG-8
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-26-1
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern cosmetic derivative combining traditional linseed oil with polyethylene glycol, developed in the 20th century. Created to improve the water-solubility and stability of linseed oil's beneficial fatty acids in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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