Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Macadamia Oil Ester, Macadamia Nut Oil
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Macadamia)
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters Behenate is the behenic acid ester of the product obtained by the transesterification of macadamia seed oil and polyglycerin-6
Family
Proteaceae (Protea family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic ester developed in modern cosmetic chemistry by chemically modifying macadamia oil with polyglycerols and behenic acid. This compound has no traditional use history and exists solely for 20th-century cosmetic formulation purposes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR