murphyLinseed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Flax Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Solvent
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Europe. Derived from linseed (Linum usitatissimum) seeds of the Linaceae family, primarily sourced from Europe and the Middle East. Produced through transesterification of cold-pressed linseed oil with polyglycerin-4.
Linseed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-4.
Family
Linaceae (Flax family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-26-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Opacifying
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Adds Opacity
Dissolves Ingredients
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Creates creamy opacity
Dissolves other ingredients
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR