Emollient
POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTARICINOLEATE
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 ricinoleic acid (from castor oil) that softens skin and stabilizes emulsions. Castor-oil chemistry is well tolerated; oxidative stability of the unsaturated chain is the main caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin-softening emollient
- Stabilizes oil-water emulsions
- Castor-oil-derived, plant-based
Known concerns
- Ricinoleate is unsaturated — oxidation potential
- Limited substance-specific data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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