Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Esters of Babassu Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Babassu oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Babassu Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Esters of Babassu Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic plant-derived emulsifier combining babassu oil with higher levels of polyglycerol, created in the late 20th century as a natural emulsifying alternative to petrochemical-based surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR