Sesame Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

Ingredient type:  EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: SESAME SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. It helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients, offering a smooth, homogeneous texture to the product. In addition, it can provide moisturizing and nourishing properties thanks to sesame oil.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used at recommended concentrations in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Potentially non-vegan, as some esters may be derived from animal sources. It is important to check the source of the specific product.

✨ Worth knowing: Although sesame oil is nourishing, esters can reduce the content of natural fatty acids present in the original oil, thereby diminishing certain benefits. PEGs can be subject to concerns about manufacturing impurities, such as 1,4-dioxane, which is encouraged to be removed during the manufacturing process.

Present in: Moisturizers, lotions, cleansers and some hair care products.

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