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ALMOND OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS.

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

A water-soluble ester derived from sweet almond oil, this ingredient acts as a non-ionic surfactant and emollient. It enables the integration of almond oil's benefits into clear, aqueous formulations.

Summary

emollient surfactant/cleansing emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient facilitates the dispersion of lipophilic almond oil fatty acids into water, forming a thin lipid film on the skin. This film helps reduce transepidermal water loss, providing a refatting effect during cleansing.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range ≤5%
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 At concentrations up to 5%, it yields crystal-clear aqueous solutions, preserving almond oil's emollient and refatting properties without reducing foam in cleansing systems.
  2. 02 Subchronic skin irritation tests on related PEGylated oils (100% concentration) showed only slight to no irritation in rabbit skin.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in aqueous solutions, providing clarity up to 5% concentration. Its non-ionic nature ensures compatibility with anionic, cationic, and other non-ionic surfactants.

Synergies

  • Anionic surfactants
  • Cationic surfactants
  • Other non-ionic surfactants

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Highly acidic conditions (potential for hydrolysis)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel concludes PEGylated oils are safe up to 100% when formulated to be non-irritating. Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination is mitigated by industry purification standards.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile and well-tolerated ingredient is valuable for formulating clear, water-based products that deliver the emollient and skin-conditioning benefits of almond oil.

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