murphyWatermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA: Citrullus lanatus seed oil
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginWatermelon is native to Africa and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family. Cold-pressed from the seeds.
Watermelon Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of PEG-8 with Citrillus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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