Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate

Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate 1
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AKA: Almond and Shea Butter Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Oil Emollient
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from almond oil and shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), plants native to West Africa and the Rosaceae family. Created through esterification of fatty acids from these oils with polyglycerin-4.
Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate is an ester of a mixture of fatty acids derived from almond oil and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) with Polyglycerin-4
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
-
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR