Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

AKA “Polyglycerol esters of sweet almond oil, Almond oil polyesters”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Sweet almond oil polyglyceryl-4 esters

AKA: Polyglycerol esters of sweet almond oil, Almond oil polyesters

Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Solvent

Not Clean

Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-4.

Family

Rosaceae (Rose family)

Plant Part

Kernel

CAS #

1072006-19-9

Form

Oil

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Functions

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Dissolves Ingredients

Cleansing Surfactant

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Lifts away dirt and oil

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

Sweet almond oil has a long history of use in skincare dating back to ancient Egypt and Persia for its moisturizing and softening properties. This ingredient is a modern synthetic ester developed by attaching polyglyceryl groups to sweet almond oil to create a more effective and stable emulsifier for cosmetics.