Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Polyglycerol esters of sweet almond oil, Almond oil polyesters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sweet almond oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Polyglycerol esters of sweet almond oil, Almond oil polyesters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-6
Family
Rosaceae (Rose family)
Plant Part
Kernel
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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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
Sweet almond oil has been valued in traditional skincare for millennia for its ability to soften and nourish skin. This ingredient is a contemporary synthetic modification combining sweet almond oil with polyglyceryl units, created to enhance emulsification and product stability in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR