Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl Esters, PG-6 Cocoa Butter, Polyglyceryl Cocoa Esters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from cocoa seed butter (Theobroma cacao) native to Central America, combined with polyglycerin-6. Created through transesterification, chemically combining cocoa butter with polyglycerin to form ester compounds.
Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Wax
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
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR