Polyglyceryl-3 Soyate/Shea Butterate

AKA: Soy and Shea Butter Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Oil Emollient

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from soybean oil and shea butter, plants native to West Africa and the Malvaceae family. Created through esterification of these plant oils with polyglycerin to form an emulsifying compound.

Ester of triglycerol and acids of Glycine Soja and Butyrospermum Parkii

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Nut

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)

⚠️ Soy

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks in moisture

Prevents moisture loss

Quells irritation

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR