Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-4 Olive Oil Esters
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Olive oil polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-4 Olive Oil Esters
Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil and Polyglycerin-4
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with polyglycerin. Developed to create a natural-origin emulsifier that combines olive oil's traditional skincare properties with improved formulation compatibility.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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