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Emollient

POLYGLYCERYL-20 OCTAISONONANOATE

87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A heavily-esterified polyglycerol — eight branched isononanoic acid chains on polyglycerin-20. Used as a rich emollient and pigment dispersant in colour cosmetics, with a plant-based feel and very low irritation potential.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Highly esterified emollient — rich skin feel
  • Helps disperse pigments and oils
  • Very low irritation
  • Plant-based polyglycerol backbone

Known concerns

  • May feel heavy in oily-skin formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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