Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-4 DILAURATE
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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