Polyglyceryl-6 polyrincinoleate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from castor oil (ricinus communis) and glycerin, both natural starting materials. Synthesized through esterification and polymerization of glycerin with polyricinoleic acid.

Polyglyceryl-6 polyrincinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient.

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate

Environmental Working Group (EWG)

EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database

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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