Polyester-8
Polyester-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYESTER-8 |
| Function | FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 59 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 30 |
Used in
Sunscreens 74.6%Day Moisturizers 16.9%Heat Protectants 1.7%Lip Moisturizers 1.7%Lip Oils 1.7%Oils 1.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyester-8 do in skincare?
- Polyester-8 functions as a film forming, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyester-8 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyester-8?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (74.6% of its uses).
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