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ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS.

Valuable CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS is a multifunctional derivative of baobab seed oil, engineered to enhance skin conditioning. It effectively softens and smooths the skin while also serving as a critical ingredient for stabilizing complex oil-and-water emulsions in formulations.

Summary

emollient surfactant emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by forming a conditioning film on the skin's surface, contributing to a smoother and more supple epidermal texture. Furthermore, its surfactant properties enable it to reduce interfacial tension, thereby facilitating the stable dispersion of oil and water phases to create well-integrated emulsions.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters, alongside other PEGylated oils, safe for cosmetic use at current concentrations, provided formulations are non-irritating. It is crucial to distinguish this topical application from the FDA's warnings concerning the *ingestion* of crude baobab oil, which relate to potential health risks from specific fatty acids not relevant to its cosmetic ester derivative.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, recognized as safe for cosmetic use by the CIR, suitable for all skin types, and excellent for enhancing skin conditioning and formulation stability, though specific irritancy and comedogenicity data are not yet definitively established.

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