Pumpkin Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Pumpkin seed oil esters, Polyglyceryl-4 pumpkin seed oil esters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Pumpkin seed oil polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Pumpkin seed oil esters, Polyglyceryl-4 pumpkin seed oil esters
Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Pumpkin Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the complex mixture of esters formed by the transesterification of Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-4
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Boosts Collagen
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A contemporary formulation of pumpkin seed oil created to enhance its solubility in cosmetics while retaining its traditional benefits. Pumpkin seeds have been valued in traditional medicine for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
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