Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Esters of Babassu Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Arecaceae (Palm 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
Synthetic plant-derived emulsifier combining babassu oil with higher levels of polyglycerol, created in the late 20th century as a natural emulsifying alternative to petrochemical-based surfactants.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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