AKA “Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate, Ximenia Oil Ester”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 ximenia americana seedate
AKA: Ximenia Oil Ester
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
African Botanical
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-6 Ximenia Americana Seedate is the ester of Polyglyceryl-6 and the fatty acids obtained from Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
Family
Olacaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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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 contemporary bio-based emulsifier combining glycerin with fatty acids from ximenia (a traditional African tree). Represents modern efforts to incorporate ethnobotanically-used plant oils into functional cosmetic ingredients.