INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE/TETRADECANEDIOATE

Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate

A polyglycerol ester of long-chain dicarboxylic acids, used for hair and skin conditioning.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-10 eicosanedioate/tetradecanedioate is an ester of polyglycerin-10 with eicosanedioic and tetradecanedioic acids, dicarboxylic acids with 20 and 14 carbon atoms; CosIng describes it as a mixture of mono-, di- and triesters. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as hair care and 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 show the proportions of the individual esters.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (10)

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