Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-6 Safflower Oil Esters, Safflower Oil Polyglyceryl Ester
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Safflower seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-6 Safflower Oil Esters, Safflower Oil Polyglyceryl Ester
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Safflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil and a glycerol homopolymer (average 6 glycerol units) Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, 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.
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
A contemporary cosmetic ingredient developed through chemical synthesis to create a water-compatible emulsifier from safflower oil, allowing the traditional benefits of safflower to be incorporated into modern cosmetic formulas.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
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