Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: Polyglyceryl-6 Coconut Esters, PG-6 Coconut Oil, Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl Ester

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil with Polyglycerin-6

Family

Arecaceae (Palm family)

Plant Part

Nut

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 esters made from coconut oil and polyglycerol, developed as gentle emulsifiers and conditioning agents in modern cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR