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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE

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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 PEG-free polyglycerol-based emulsifier — mild, plant-derived, and well tolerated. Common in sensitive-skin and natural-positioned formulas with no documented hazards.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • PEG-free non-ionic emulsifier
  • Mild on skin and eyes
  • Good for sensitive-skin formulas
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • Rare individual reactivity at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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