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Polyglyceryl-6 Tricaprylate
AKA “
Polyglyceryl-6 Tricaprylate
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Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 tricaprylate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Triester of hexaglycerol and caprylic acid
Form
Liquid
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WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes Impurities
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with caprylic acid. Used in cosmetics for emulsification and as a light conditioning agent.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Polyglyceryl-6 Tricaprylate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR