Emollient
POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEXACAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A mild emulsifier or cleansing agent that helps oil and water mix without being especially harsh.
Polyglyceryl fatty esters are commonly used as nonionic emulsifiers or surfactants and are generally considered low hazard in rinse-off and leave-on products. Irritation is usually formulation-dependent rather than inherent to the raw material.
Function
Skin benefits
- Helps emulsify and stabilize formulas
- Can cleanse without the harshness of stronger detergents
- Adds some emollient skin feel
Known concerns
- Can sting on damaged skin at higher surfactant load
- May feel drying in strongly cleansing formulas
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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