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Emulsifier

CARAPA GUIANENSIS OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An emulsifier made by joining andiroba seed oil to polyglycerin. Works as a gentle skin-softening surfactant; well-tolerated but with little ingredient-specific safety data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and emollient
  • Skin softening from andiroba fatty acids
  • Generally well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific data on this ester form
  • Possible sensitivity in nut/seed-allergic users
  • Quality varies by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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