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Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 apricot kernel oil esters”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-10 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-10 apricot kernel oil esters
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil and Polyglycerin-10 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
69071-70-1
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Central Asia, China. Derived from apricot kernel oil (Prunus armeniaca), a member of the Rosaceae family native to Central Asia and China. Produced through transesterification of cold-pressed apricot kernel oil with polyglycerin-10.
Plant Source
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier created by bonding apricot kernel oil with polyglycerol in modern formulation chemistry. Developed to provide the benefits of traditional apricot oil while improving stability in cosmetic products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR