Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters 1
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AKA: Polyglycerol esters of sweet almond oil, Almond oil polyesters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Solvent
Not Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Mediterranean. Derived from sweet almond oil kernels native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Produced through esterification of sweet almond oil with polyglycerols to create a surfactant compound.
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-4.
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
1072006-19-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Dissolves Ingredients
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Lifts away dirt and oil
Dissolves other ingredients
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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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