Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl-4 Olive Oil Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil and Polyglycerin-4
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with polyglycerin. Developed to create a natural-origin emulsifier that combines olive oil's traditional skincare properties with improved formulation compatibility.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR