Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters

AKA “Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Shea Butter Esters”

Fatty Acid

Ingredient Facts

Shea butter polyglyceryl-4 esters

AKA: Shea Butter Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Shea Butter Esters

Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Fatty Acid

Clean

Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter and Polyglycerin-4. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Expeller Pressed | Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

226993-83-5

Form

Wax

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Modern emulsifier synthesized from shea butter in the late 20th century, designed to improve product stability and texture while retaining traditional conditioning benefits.