Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Shea Butter Esters

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

OriginNative to West Africa. Derived from shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), a nut fat from West African trees in the Malvaceae family. Produced through transesterification of shea butter with polyglycerin-6 to create an emulsifying ester.

Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) and Polyglycerin-6

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Nut

CAS #

-

Form

Wax

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)

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

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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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