Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Moriche Palm Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Moriche Seed Oil Esters
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Mauritia flexuosa seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Moriche Palm Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Moriche Seed Oil Esters
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Mauritia Flexuosa Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the tranesterification of the oil obtained from the seeds of Mauritia flexuosa and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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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
A modern ingredient derived from the Amazonian buriti palm, traditionally used by indigenous South American peoples for skin and hair conditioning. The esterified form is a contemporary cosmetic innovation developed to improve texture and emulsion stability.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR