Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Moriche Palm Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Moriche Seed Oil Esters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Mauritia flexuosa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Moriche Palm Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Moriche Seed Oil Esters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the tranesterification of the oil obtained from the seeds of Mauritia flexuosa and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
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 modern ingredient derived from the Amazonian buriti palm, traditionally used by indigenous South American peoples for skin and hair conditioning. The esterified form is a contemporary cosmetic innovation developed to improve texture and emulsion stability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR