Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Borage Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Borago Officinalis Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Borage seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Borage Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Borago Officinalis Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Borage Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Borago officinalis L. seed oil and Polyglyceryl-6, Boraginaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean. Derived from borage seeds (Borago officinalis), a plant native to the Mediterranean region in the Boraginaceae family. Created through transesterification of cold-pressed borage seed oil with polyglyceryl-6 esters.
Plant Source
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern polyglyceryl ester of borage seed oil developed for skincare. Designed to provide the same traditional skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory properties of borage while functioning as a natural emulsifier.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR