Soybean Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA “Polyglyceryl-6 soybean esters”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Soybean oil polyglyceryl-6 esters

AKA: Polyglyceryl-6 soybean esters

Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Not Clean

Soybean Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product of the transesterification of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil and Polyglycerin-6

Family

Fabaceae (Legume family)

Plant Part

Bean

CAS #

-

Form

Oil

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Functions

Skin 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.

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.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Developed in the late 20th century as a plant-derived alternative to petroleum-based emulsifiers, combining the traditional use of soybean oil with contemporary polyglyceryl ester technology for skincare and cosmetic formulations.