Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Shea Butter Esters”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Shea butter polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Shea Butter Esters
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Polyglycerin-4.
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern emulsifier synthesized from shea butter in the late 20th century, designed to improve product stability and texture while retaining traditional conditioning benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR