murphySweet Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: Almond Tree
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Sweet almond oil is extracted from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus trees, native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. The oil undergoes transesterification with polyethylene glycol to create water-soluble ester compounds.
Sweet Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of the Almond Tree, Prunus Amygdalus, Rosaceae Oil and PEG-6
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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