Polyglyceryl-6 Apricot Kernelate

Polyglyceryl-6 Apricot Kernelate 1
AKA: PG-6 Apricot Kernelate
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-6 Apricot Kernelate is the ester of the fatty acids derived from Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil and Polyglycerin-6
CAS #
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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
Traditional Use
Combines polyglycerin with fatty acids from apricot kernel oil, which has been used for centuries in traditional Persian, Turkish, and Asian skincare for its light emollient properties. The synthetic ester form was created to enhance the oil's performance as a skin conditioning agent.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR