A polymerised glyceride mixture used as an emollient, binder and emulsion stabiliser.
What it is
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/oleic polyglycerides are formed by polymerising a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides of hydroxystearic, linolenic and oleic acids. CosIng lists them as a binding, emollient, emulsion-stabilising and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, balms and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the source of the fatty acids or the degree of polymerisation.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (8)
- Refillable Skincare Kit: Charlotte’s Magic Night Cream Forever · Charlotte Tilbury
- Glowing, Plumper Looking Skin + Lips Duo: Night Cream And Lip Mask · Charlotte Tilbury
- Sun Refreshing After-Sun Lotion 200ml · Nuxe
- Lana V Golden Stardust · YOPE
- Caramel Butter Lip Glaze · YOPE
- Naturalny kojący krem do rąk Jaśmin & Tonka · YOPE
- Naturalny wygładzający krem do rąk Śliwka & Szafran · YOPE
- Naturalny odżywczy krem do rąk Karmel & Pistacja · YOPE

