Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate

AKA: PG-6 Octacaprylate

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from polyglycerin-6 and caprylic acid, both synthesized from plant-based glycerin and coconut oil respectively. Produced through esterification reaction between polyglycerin-6 and caprylic acid under catalytic conditions.

Polyglyceryl-6 Octacaprylate is the octaester of Polyglycerin-6 and caprylic acid

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

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

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