Mink Oil PEG-13 Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PEG-13 Mink Oil Esters, Polyethylene Glycol Mink Oil Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Oils, mink, ethoxylated
Family
Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family)
CAS #
103819-45-0
Form
Oil
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern derivative created in the mid-20th century to improve the texture and spreadability of mink oil in cosmetics. The PEG modification was developed to make the ingredient more compatible with water-based formulations.
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