Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-10 TETRAOLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid used as a mild non-ionic emulsifier. Sugar-and-fatty-acid chemistry with very low irritation potential.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier
- Plant-derived oleate ester
- Skin softening
Known concerns
- Limited specific safety publications
- Possible mild eye sting if undiluted
- Synthetic origin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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