Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Esters of Babassu Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Babassu oil polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Esters of Babassu Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-4 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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.
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.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR