Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Brazil Nut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Brazil Nut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Bertholletia Excelsea Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying ⚠ Allergen Alert (Tree Nut): Derived from a common allergen source. May cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Lecythidaceae (Brazil nut family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to South America, Brazil. Derived from Brazil nut seeds (Bertholletia excelsa) native to South America, belonging to the Lecythidaceae family. Produced through transesterification of cold-pressed Brazil nut seed oil with polyglycerin-6.
Plant Source
Lecythidaceae (Brazil nut family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary synthetic emulsifier derived from Brazil nut oil through laboratory modification with polyglycerol. Created to enhance the spreadability and skin feel of cosmetic products while maintaining some of the traditional benefits of the original oil.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Brazil Nut)
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR