Polyglycerin-10
What Polyglycerin-10 is & what it does
Polyglycerin-10 is a polymer of glycerin, essentially ten glycerin units linked together into a larger humectant molecule. It is used as a moisturizing and water-binding ingredient that draws and holds water in the upper skin layers, similar to glycerin but with a slightly different, often less sticky feel. It also serves as a base for many polyglyceryl emulsifiers and can help improve the sensory texture of a product. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Polyglycerin-10?
Polyglycerin-10 is a polymer of glycerin, roughly ten glycerin units linked into a larger humectant molecule used in skincare.
What does Polyglycerin-10 do in skincare?
It is a moisturizing, water-binding ingredient that draws and holds water in the upper skin layers, similar to glycerin but often with a less sticky feel. It also serves as a base for many polyglyceryl emulsifiers.
Is Polyglycerin-10 safe?
It is generally considered a gentle, well-tolerated humectant and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Polyglycerin-10
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Hada Labo Air Aqua Uv - Fresh Spf 50/ Pa+++
84/100
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Sun Cream
73/100
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Éclat Natural Skincare
Eclat Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50 Sunblock
49/100