Sesame seed oil peg-8-esters (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Sesame seed oil PEG-8-esters is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple) and as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).

Sesame seed oil PEG-8-esters refers to the transesterified PEG-8 with Sesamum Indicum seed (sesame seed oil) oil, "PEG" being the acronym for polyethylene glycol.

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Transesterification is a chemical reaction in which one ester is converted into another. In transesterification, the alcohol residue of an ester is replaced by another alcohol residue.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020