Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl Esters, PG-6 Cocoa Butter, Polyglyceryl Cocoa Esters”
Fatty Acid
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Ingredient Facts
Cocoa butter polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl Esters, PG-6 Cocoa Butter, Polyglyceryl Cocoa Esters
Fatty Acid · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Wax
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Botanical. Native to Central America. Derived from cocoa seed butter (Theobroma cacao) native to Central America, combined with polyglycerin-6. Created through transesterification, chemically combining cocoa butter with polyglycerin to form ester compounds.
Plant Source
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emulsifier derived from cocoa butter and polyglycerin, developed for use in cosmetic formulations to stabilize emulsions and improve texture.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR