Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

AKA: 95461-65-7, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 3, 4-pentakis(2, 3-dihydroxypropyl)octadecanoate, KDDUIJTXNGADSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
Family
Not applicable – Synthetic ingredient
Formula
C36H72O14
Mol. Weight
728.90
CAS #
95461-65-7
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
A synthetic polyol ester developed for cosmetics. Functions as a mild emulsifier and stabilizer in modern formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR