INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate

A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate is an ester of stearic acid and polyglycerin made from an average of ten glycerol units. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent. It belongs to the polyglyceryl esters, a group of PEG-free ingredients.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, serums, cleansing products and makeup.

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 number 10 refers to the average number of glycerol units, so the raw material is a mixture rather than a single compound.

Functions

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 (92)

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