Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters

AKA “Macadamia Oil PEG-8 Esters”

Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil peg-8 esters

AKA: Macadamia Oil PEG-8 Esters

Oil · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Peg-8 Esters is a complex mixture obtained by the transesterification of Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and PEG-8

Family

Proteaceae (Protea family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

-

Form

Oil

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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.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic derivative developed to improve the water-solubility and spreadability of macadamia oil in cosmetic formulations. Created in the late 20th century to allow the benefits of macadamia oil to be incorporated into lighter, non-greasy skincare products.