Emollient
POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAHYDROXYSTEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Stabilizes emulsions
- Plant-derived backbone
Known concerns
- Limited substance-specific data
- No significant concerns at typical concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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