Carapa Guaianensis Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Carapa Guainensis Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Meliaceae (Mahogany family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Carapa guaianensis belongs to the Meliaceae family, native to South America's Amazon region. Cold-pressed from the seeds to obtain the base oil. Then transesterified with polyglycerin-6 to create the final ester compound.
Plant Source
Meliaceae (Mahogany family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern processed derivative of andiroba oil from the Amazon rainforest. Andiroba has been used by indigenous peoples for centuries as a skin healer and insect repellent; this formulation modernizes that traditional use.
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