Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
AKA “Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Shea Butter Esters”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Shea butter polyglyceryl-3 esters
AKA: Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Shea Butter Esters
Butter · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Polyglycerin-3 and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
226993-83-5
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Contemporary emulsifier derived from shea butter, developed to create stable formulations while maintaining the traditional moisturizing properties of this African staple.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR