Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-6 PENTASTEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Polyglycerin ester of stearic acid used as a mild nonionic emulsifier. CIR has evaluated polyglyceryl fatty acid esters as safe in cosmetics with very few reports of irritation or sensitization.
Skin benefits
- Mild, plant-derived nonionic emulsifier suited to sensitive skin
- Polyglyceryl esters reviewed by CIR as safe in cosmetic use
- Low irritation and minimal systemic absorption
- Helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions and improve texture
Known concerns
- Stearate emulsifiers can occasionally clog very acne-prone skin
- Quality depends on source of fatty acids and polyglycerol
- Rare reports of contact allergy to stearate esters
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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