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Emollient

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTALINOLEATE

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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 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 CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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