Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Decaglyceryl Monostearate
Decaglycerin Monostearate
Polyaldo 10-1S
What it is
A plant-derived nonionic emulsifier made by joining polyglycerin (about 10 glycerol units) with stearic acid.
How it works
Its hydrophilic polyglycerol head and lipophilic stearate tail sit at the oil-water interface, binding the two phases into a smooth, stable emulsion.
What it does
Surfactant
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.