Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate

AKA: Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl Ester, Emulsifier

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and glycerin, typically sourced from plant oils and sugars. Produced through esterification of polyglycerin with coconut-derived fatty acids under controlled chemical conditions.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, coco-fatty acid esters (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

-

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

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

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of 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