Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl Esters, PG-6 Cocoa Butter, Polyglyceryl Cocoa Esters
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Cocoa butter polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl Esters, PG-6 Cocoa Butter, Polyglyceryl Cocoa Esters
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
Cocoa Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Wax
See origin →
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
A modern synthetic emulsifier derived from cocoa butter and polyglycerin, developed for use in cosmetic formulations to stabilize emulsions and improve texture.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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