Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

AKA: PG-6 Caprylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginProduced from glycerin and caprylic acid (an eight-carbon fatty acid derived from coconut or palm oils). Synthesized through esterification, joining glycerin with caprylic acid under catalytic conditions.

Ester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsifying

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

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️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 lists it as not reported to be in 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