Emollient
POLYGLYCERYL-10 LINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A polyglycerol ester of linoleic acid that softens skin and helps stabilize creams and lotions. Built from food-grade fatty acid and glycerol — well tolerated; main caveat is oxidative stability of the unsaturated chain.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Helps stabilize emulsions
- Mild non-ionic surfactant
Known concerns
- Linoleate is oxidation-prone
- Limited substance-specific data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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