Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
PG-10 Oleate
Polyglycerol-10 Oleate
What it is
A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid, a plant-derived, mild emulsifier used in creams, lotions, and cleansing oils.
How it works
Its water-loving polyglycerol head and oil-loving oleic tail let it bridge water and oil phases, stabilizing emulsions and helping oil cleansers rinse away cleanly with water.
What it does
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.