Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Low risk
FunctionEmulsifier
What it is — Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate (INCI of the same name) is a castor-derived nonionic emulsifier, typically used in water-in-oil systems.
What it does — It is commonly used to help disperse water droplets within oil-based and anhydrous formats, keeping balms and rich creams smooth and stable.
Typical use — Found in cleansing balms, rich creams, balm sticks and colour cosmetics.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable; it is a background emulsifier rather than a skin active and is common in oil-rich, PEG-free formulas.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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