Wheat Germ Oil PEG-8 Esters

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Wheatgerm oil esterified with PEG-8 is mainly used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. It helps moisturize and soften skin while improving the texture of cosmetic formulations.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe for topical use. However, those allergic to wheat should exercise caution.

✨ Vegan: Not necessarily vegan as this PEG is derived from raw materials that may include animals or animal products.

✨ Worth knowing: These esters are well tolerated by most skin types. However, there is a risk of contamination by 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of ethoxylation, although this is tightly controlled by cosmetics regulations.

Present in: Moisturizers, body lotions, hair and skin care products.

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