Trichilia Emetica Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Trichilia Emetica Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

AKA “Natal Mahogany Seed Oil Esters, Melia Emetica Oil”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Trichilia emetica seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters

AKA: Natal Mahogany Seed Oil Esters, Melia Emetica Oil

Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Trichilia Emetica Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter and Polyglyceryl-6

Family

Meliaceae (Mahogany family)

Plant Part

Seed

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

Trichilia emetica (Cape mahogany) seed oil has been used in traditional African skincare for moisturization. The polyglyceryl ester form is a modern cosmetic innovation combining the traditional oil with synthetic esterification for improved stability and feel.