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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-10 CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A natural-derived sugar-based emulsifier — polyglycerol esterified with caprylic and capric acids. Very gentle, PEG-free, and a favorite in clean-beauty formulations.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSOLVENTLIGHT STABILIZERSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle non-ionic emulsifier
  • Solubilizes oils in water
  • PEG-free alternative
  • Excellent skin tolerance

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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