Palm Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters

AKA “Palm Oil Ester, Polyglyceryl-5 Palm Ester, Emollient”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Palm oil polyglyceryl-5 esters

AKA: Palm Oil Ester, Polyglyceryl-5 Palm Ester, Emollient

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Palm Oil Polyglyceryl-5 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of a glycerin polymer containing 5 units of glycerin and Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Oil

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Botanical. Derived from the fruit oil of Elaeis guineensis (African oil palm) in the Arecaceae family. Produced through transesterification of palm oil with polyglycerin containing five glycerin units.

Plant Source

Arecaceae (Palm family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Function

Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying

Benefits

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Created as a plant-derived emulsifier in the late 20th century, designed to provide mild cleansing and emulsifying properties while offering improved biodegradability compared to traditional petroleum-based surfactants.