Surfactant
POLYGLYCERYL-6 TETRARICINOLEATE/HYDROXYSTEARATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fatty acid ester emulsifier that helps mix oils and water and is usually well tolerated.
Polyglyceryl-6 Tetraricinoleate/Hydroxystearate is the tetraester obtained by the reaction of Polyglycerin-6 with a mixture of Ricinoleic Acid and Hydroxystearic Acid. Polyglyceryl fatty acid esters like this are commonly used to keep oils and water mixed and are usually chosen for their relatively mild profile. They are not major skin actives, but they generally carry low direct toxicology concern in cosmetic use.
Function
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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