Emollient
POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTALINOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polyglycerol pentaester of linoleic acid that softens skin and helps stabilize creams and lotions. Plant-fatty-acid chemistry; oxidative stability of the polyunsaturated chain is the main formulation caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Helps stabilize emulsions
- Plant-derived linoleate backbone
Known concerns
- Linoleate is oxidation-prone — needs antioxidants
- Limited substance-specific data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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