murphyOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: PEG-8 Babassu Oil Esters
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginOrbignya palm (Arecaceae family) is native to Brazil. Cold-pressed from the seeds. The oil is then transesterified with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO) to create a water-soluble conditioning agent.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil transesterification products with polyethylene glycol (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
91078-92-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
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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