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Emollient

BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Brazil nut seed oil esterified with PEG-8 to make it water-dispersible, used as a conditioning emollient for skin and hair. Well-tolerated; tree-nut allergy and PEG dioxane caveat to note.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Water-soluble emollient
  • Conditions skin and hair
  • Combines plant lipids with mild surfactancy

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from PEG-8
  • Plant allergen risk in tree-nut-allergic users
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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