Emulsifier
BABASSU OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polyglycerol ester of babassu oil used as a gentle PEG-free emulsifier and emollient. Considered mild; data are mostly industry-derived rather than independent.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild PEG-free emulsifier
- Skin-conditioning fatty-acid esters
- Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations
Known concerns
- Limited published cosmetic safety review
- Possible variation by source oil purity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emulsifiers
Same plant / compound family
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