Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: PEG-8 Safflower Seed Oil Esters, Polyethylene Glycol Safflower Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Safflower Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Carthamus Tinctorius L. (Safflower) Seed Oil and polyoxyethylene (average 8 oxyethylene units)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
This is a modern synthetic derivative created in the late 20th century by chemically modifying safflower oil to improve its stability and compatibility in water-based cosmetic 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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR