Carapa Guaianensis Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: Andiroba Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginCarapa guaianensis belongs to the Meliaceae family, native to South America's Amazon region. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the base oil. Then transesterified with polyglycerin-6 to create the final ester compound.

Carapa Guaianensis Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Carapa Guainensis Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6

Family

Meliaceae (Mahogany family)

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

-

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR