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Emollient

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAHYDROXYSTEARATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A polyglycerol pentaester of hydroxystearic acid — a mild emulsifier and emollient that softens skin and stabilizes creams. Long-chain hydroxylated fatty-acid chemistry is well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Skin-conditioning emollient
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Plant-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Limited substance-specific data
  • No significant concerns at typical concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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