Emulsifier
APRICOT KERNEL OIL POLYGLYCERYL-10 ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Apricot kernel oil reacted with polyglycerol-10 to form a mild, PEG-free emulsifier. Skin-friendly by class analogy; specific dataset is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier
- PEG-free option for clean beauty
- Skin softening
- Improves emulsion stability
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology on this specific ester
- Theoretical trace amygdalin in raw kernel oil — refined product is not a concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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