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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-10 POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A non-ionic emulsifier from decaglycerol and hydroxystearic acid — favored in natural and water-in-oil cosmetics. Polyglyceryl emulsifiers have an excellent skin-compatibility record and no significant safety concerns at typical use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived non-ionic emulsifier
  • Excellent for water-in-oil systems
  • Mild and skin-compatible

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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