Polyglyceryl-6 Adansonia Digitata Seedate
AKA “Baobab Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-6 adansonia digitata seedate
AKA: Baobab Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
African Botanical
Synthetic
Clean
Polyglyceryl-6 Adansonia Digitata Seedate is the ester of the fatty acids obtained from Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-6 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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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 contemporary synthetic ingredient combining polyglycerin with fatty acids from baobab seed oil, which has been used in African traditional medicine and skincare for moisturization. The polyglycerin ester form was developed to improve the oil's stability and emulsifying properties in modern cosmetics.
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