INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 8 products
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a vegetable-based, PEG-free emulsifier created by combining ten glycerin molecules with stearic acid, a fatty acid. The resulting molecule is partly water-loving and partly oil-loving, enabling it to blend water and oil phases into stable, smooth, and cosmetically elegant emulsions. Its CAS number is 79777-30-3 and it is chemically described as 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer octadecanoates (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio).
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weakEWG score
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emollient● Benefits
Its primary benefit is acting as an effective emulsifier that creates stable and smooth emulsions. It also provides some moisturizing and softening benefits for both skin and hair.
hydratingbarrier-supportemulsifying
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