Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: Polyglycerol esters of sunflower oil, Sunflower oil polyesters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginHelianthus annuus (Sunflower) belongs to the Asteraceae family, native to North America. Cold-pressed from the seed. Transesterified with polyglycerin-6 to create ester bonds for emulsion stabilization.
Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Emulsifier
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
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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