INCI name

OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides

Binding Skin conditioning – emollient Emulsion stabilising Surfactant – cleansing Viscosity controllingreviewed

Polymerised glycerides of unsaturated fatty acids.

What it is

Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides are polymers of mono-, di- and triesters of glycerin with oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids. CosIng lists them as a binding agent, emollient, emulsion stabiliser, cleansing surfactant and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, lip products and cleansing 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 from which oil the fatty acids were obtained.

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.
Surfactant – cleansing: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
Viscosity controlling: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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