Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA: Polyglycerol esters of cupuaçu butter, Cupuacu butter polyesters
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America. Derived from Theobroma Grandiflorum seeds (cacao family plant native to South America) and polyglyceryl-6 esters. Produced through transesterification of the seed butter with polyglyceryl-6 to create an emulsifying compound.
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter and Polyglyceryl-6
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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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