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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-4 DILAURATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A polyglyceryl-4 dilaurate emulsifier used in sensitive-skin formulas — gentle, skin-conditioning chemistry built from food-grade glycerol and coconut-derived lauric acid.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier for sensitive-skin formulas
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Plant-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Mildly comedogenic in heavy leave-on formulas
  • Limited substance-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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