Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate
AKA “Almond and Shea Butter Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Oil Emollient
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-4 almondate/shea butterate
AKA: Almond and Shea Butter Polyglyceryl Ester, Mixed Oil Emollient
Butter · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-4 Almondate/Shea Butterate is an ester of a mixture of fatty acids derived from almond oil and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) with Polyglycerin-4
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
-
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Developed as a gentle emulsifier combining almond and shea butter extracts with polyglyceryl technology. Designed to incorporate the traditional skin-softening properties of both ingredients into a modern emulsifying system.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
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