Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-10 POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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