Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate

AKA: PG-6 Caprylate/Caprate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-6 (q.v.) and a mixture of caprylic and capric acids

Form

Liquid

Functions

Light Stabilizer

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Shields from UV damage

Traditional Use

A synthetic blend combining polyglycerin with both caprylic and capric acids from coconut oil sources. Created to provide balanced gentle cleansing and emulsification in contemporary cosmetic formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

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