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Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Esters of Babassu Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Babassu oil polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Esters of Babassu Oil
Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-4
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
UV Protection
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Modern plant-based emulsifier created by chemically modifying babassu oil with polyglycerol, developed to provide the lightweight moisturizing benefits of babassu in stable, easily formulated skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR