Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-4 Olive Oil Esters
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Olive oil polyglyceryl-4 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-4 Olive Oil Esters
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Essential Oil
Clean
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil and Polyglycerin-4 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Aging
Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with polyglycerin. Developed to create a natural-origin emulsifier that combines olive oil's traditional skincare properties with improved formulation compatibility.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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