Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Brazil Nut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Brazil Nut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Bertholletia Excelsea Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Lecythidaceae (Brazil nut 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
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR