Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “PEG-8 Marula Seed Oil Esters, PEG-8 Sclerocarya Birrea Esters”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil peg-8 esters
AKA: PEG-8 Marula Seed Oil Esters, PEG-8 Sclerocarya Birrea Esters
Essential Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of PEG-8 with Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern emulsified derivative of marula oil created through synthetic esterification. Marula oil itself has been traditionally used in southern African skincare and haircare for moisture and nourishment, though this specific polyethylene glycol ester is a contemporary formulation ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR