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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate emulsifier of plant origin. Used to stabilise water-in-oil emulsions. Considered mild and well tolerated.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic W/O emulsifier
  • Plant-derived
  • Suitable for sensitive-skin formulas

Known concerns

  • Specialty ester with limited dossier
  • No major safety flags
  • Possible heaviness in oily formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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