Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate

Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate 1
AKA: Almond and Shea Butter Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Oil Emollient
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
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 #
-
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
Traditional Use
Developed as a gentle emulsifier combining almond and shea butter extracts with polyglyceryl technology. Designed to incorporate the traditional skin-softening properties of both ingredients into a modern emulsifying system.
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