Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate

Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate 1
AKA: Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Ester
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-4 Sweet Almondate is an ester of the fatty acids derived from sweet almond oil and Polyglycerin-4
CAS #
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern bio-based emulsifier developed by reacting polyglycerin with sweet almond oil-derived fatty acids. Created to provide natural-seeming formulations while maintaining the stability of synthetic emulsifiers.
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