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SCHINZIOPHYTON RAUTANENII KERNEL OIL PEG-8 ESTERS.

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

This ingredient is a water-soluble ester derived from mongongo kernel oil, modified with PEG-8 to create a versatile compound. It functions primarily as an emulsifier and skin conditioner, delivering significant moisturizing and antioxidant benefits.

Summary

Emulsifying Skin conditioning Moisturizing Antioxidant

Science

Mechanism of Action

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil PEG-8 Esters operates on the skin by improving its texture and hydration. It acts as an emulsifier, effectively blending oil and water phases within formulations. Its mongongo kernel oil component contributes powerful antioxidants, specifically Vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which neutralize free radicals, thereby helping to preserve skin elasticity and mitigate the visible signs of premature aging. It also supports the epidermis in restructuring and rejuvenation, visibly reducing flakiness and enhancing the skin's natural elasticity.

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

Stability

The mongongo kernel oil component imparts excellent stability, attributed to its high concentrations of Vitamin E (tocopherol) and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which effectively protect the ingredient from oxidative degradation and rancidity.

Conflicts

  • Not compatible with certified organic or natural cosmetic standards due to the ethoxylation process.
  • Potential to subtly compromise the skin's barrier function, a characteristic associated with some ethoxylated substances.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that this ingredient, along with 129 other PEGylated oils, is safe for use in cosmetic products provided it is formulated to be non-irritating. The safety profile of PEG compounds warrants careful consideration regarding potential residual impurities, such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, both classified as potential carcinogens. Consequently, the safety is dependent on the purity level achieved during manufacturing. Its ethoxylated nature renders it unsuitable for inclusion in certified organic or natural cosmetic formulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile PEGylated mongongo oil ester offers significant benefits for skin conditioning, moisturization, and antioxidant protection, making it a valuable ingredient for a wide range of formulations, although its ethoxylated nature should be considered for specific certification requirements.

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