Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate

Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Ximenia Oil Ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Not Clean
OriginXimenia Americana is native to Africa and South America within the Olacaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the base oil. Polyglyceryl-6 is then esterified with the extracted fatty acids to create the final emulsifier.
Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate is the ester of Polyglyceryl-6 and the fatty acids obtained from Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Family
Olacaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR