XIMENIA AMERICANA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

Emollient

85

Good

About XIMENIA AMERICANA SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

Derived from the indigenous African Ximenia tree, this oil ester conditions skin and provides gentle cleansing; relatively obscure but without EU regulatory flags.

Detailed Analysis

Ximenia Americana Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is a transesterification product of Ximenia americana seed oil and polyglycerin-6. Ximenia oil (also called Sour plum or Mongongo relative) is traditional in African natural skincare. It contains unusual fatty acids including xylonic acid derivatives and high levels of oleic acid. The ingredient is not subject to specific EU restriction under Regulation EC 1223/2009 and presents no identified sensitization or toxicity concerns in available literature.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ High oleic acid content for skin softening
  • ✓ Traditional emollient used in African natural skincare
  • ✓ Multi-functional emulsifier and cleansing agent

Safety Score

85

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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