Argan Oil Polyglyceryl 6 Esters

AKA “Argan polyglyceryl esters”

Carrier Oil

Ingredient Facts

Argan oil polyglyceryl 6 esters

AKA: Argan polyglyceryl esters

Carrier Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is a product obtained by the transesterification of ArganiaSpinosa Kernel Oil (q.v.) and Polyglycerin-6 (q.v.).

Family

Sapotaceae (Sapodilla family)

Plant Part

Kernel

Form

Oil

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning Emollient

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Aging

Moisturizing

Fights Acne

Softens and smooths skin

Smooths and softens skin

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century by combining argan oil with polyglyceryl esters to create a more stable, lighter-textured ingredient. Designed to provide emollient benefits of argan oil while improving formulation stability and absorption properties.