Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate

Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: PG-6 Octacaprylate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate is the octaester of Polyglycerin-6 and caprylic acid
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Combines polyglycerin with eight caprylic acid chains from coconut oil, created as a synthetic emulsifier in the late 20th century for enhanced conditioning and emulsifying properties in contemporary skincare.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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