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Emollient

POLYGLYCERYL-10 HEXAOLEATE

CAS 9007-48-1
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A hexaester emollient and emulsifier from decaglycerol and oleic acid (a plant-derived omega-9 fatty acid). Provides a smooth, nourishing skin feel; well-tolerated though oleic esters can mildly clog pores.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Smooth, nourishing skin feel
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Plant-derived (olive/sunflower)
  • Omega-9 fatty acid backbone

Known concerns

  • Oleic acid esters can be mildly comedogenic
  • Limited dedicated safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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