Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Shea Butter Esters”
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Shea butter polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Shea Butter Esters
Butter · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
-
Form
Wax
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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
Advanced emulsifier created from shea butter for contemporary cosmetics, combining traditional West African knowledge of shea butter's skin benefits with modern formulation technology.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR