Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 Marula Seed Oil Esters
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-10 Marula Seed Oil Esters
Essential Oil · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil with Polyglycerin-10 Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 emulsifier derived from traditional marula oil. Represents contemporary cosmetic chemistry adaptation of the traditional African oil, which has been used for centuries in southern Africa for skin conditioning and protection.
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