POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE/TETRADECANEDIOATE
POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE/TETRADECANEDIOATE
POL
9/10
Concern level
High concern
A nonionic polyglyceryl ester used primarily as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps blend oil and water phases and can improve product spreadability and texture. CIR-reviewed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters are considered safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating.
Pore-clogging
Low
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Chemical Properties
pH Range
4.00 - 8.50Typical Concentration
0.50% - 10.00%Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin9/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin9/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No major direct incompatibilities are established, Formula compatibility should be checked with strong electrolytes and extreme pH systems because performance is formulation-dependent
Risks & Warnings
Low hazard profile. As a fatty-acid ester, it may be unsuitable in rare malassezia-sensitive formulations depending on the full formula, but intrinsic irritation risk is very low. Any risk is more formulation-dependent than ingredient-dependent.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
