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Common Name(s): Cosmetic ingredient,functional cosmetic active,skin care

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides documented functional activity from avocado oil glycereth-8 esters.

Why It's Used: Avocado oil glycereth-8 esters contributes established cosmetic function from its characteristic chemical structure and physicochemical properties.

How It Works: Chemical structure provides documented cosmetic function. safety: established in cosmetic science literature and regulatory review. use: standard cosmetic concentrations.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required

Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Avocado oil glycereth-8 esters provides documented cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. established in cosmetic science literature with regulatory review supporting safety at standard formulation concentrations.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,avocado oil glycereth-8 esters technical literature