Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Tetraglyceryl Oleate
What it is
An ester of polyglycerol-4 and oleic acid, used as a plant-derived, biodegradable emulsifier and emollient favored in natural and clean-formulation skincare.
How it works
The polyglycerol head group is hydrophilic while the oleic-acid tail is lipophilic, letting the molecule sit at the oil-water interface to emulsify formulas and soften texture.
What it does
Emollient
Surfactant
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.