Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate

Polyglyceryl-6 Dioleate 1
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AKA: PG-6 Dioleate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from polyglycerin and oleic acid, a fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils. Synthesized through esterification, bonding polyglycerin molecules with oleic acid under controlled conditions.
diester of hexaglycerol and oleic acid
CAS #
76009-37-5
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on2.4%
Rinse-off1.8%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR