murphyXimenia Americana Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA: Hog plum, Ximenia oil, Yellow plum oil, Ximenia americana oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Not Clean
OriginXimenia Americana is a plant in the Ximeniaceae family, native to Southern Africa and Central America. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the base oil. The seed oil undergoes transesterification with polyglycerin-6 to create an emulsifying ester compound.
Ximenia Americana Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Ximenia Americana Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Ximeniaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR