Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: African baobab, Baobab Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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 cosmetic emulsifier developed by esterifying baobab seed oil with polyglycerin, created to provide both the traditional benefits of baobab oil and enhanced stability in skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR