Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters 1
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters 2
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters 3
AKA: Queensland Macadamia, Macadamia Oil PEG-8 Esters
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Macadamia)
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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 #
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic derivative developed to improve the water-solubility and spreadability of macadamia oil in cosmetic formulations. Created in the late 20th century to allow the benefits of macadamia oil to be incorporated into lighter, non-greasy skincare products.
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR