murphyMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: Queensland Macadamia, Macadamia Oil PEG-8 Esters
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Derived from macadamia nut seeds native to Australia, belonging to the Proteaceae family. Created through cold-pressing macadamia seed oil, then chemically transesterifying it with polyethylene glycol-8.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Peg-8 Esters is a complex mixture obtained by the transesterification of Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and PEG-8
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Macadamia)
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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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 Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR