Polyglyceryl-6 Hexastearate

AKA: PG-6 Hexastearate

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from stearic acid (a saturated fatty acid) and polyglycerol, typically sourced from vegetable oils or synthesized from glycerin. Produced through esterification, where stearic acid and hexaglycerol are chemically bonded under controlled conditions.

Hexaester of hexaglycerol and stearic 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-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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