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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-5 DIOLEATE

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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 polyglycerol/oleic-acid ester used as a PEG-free emulsifier and skin conditioner. Mild and well tolerated; popular in clean-formulation lines.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifier
  • Skin conditioning
  • PEG-free

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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