Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameAPRICOT KERNEL OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Serums 41.2%Face Cleansers 17.6%Exfoliators 5.9%Eye Moisturizers 5.9%Face Primers 5.9%General Moisturizers 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters do in skincare?
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (41.2% of its uses).

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