Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

AKA: Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

OriginDerived from ricinoleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid found in castor oil, then chemically modified. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with polyricinoleic acid to create the emulsifying compound.

Complex ester of hexaglycerol and polyricinoleic acid

CAS #

107615-51-0

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

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

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

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