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Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate

What Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate is & what it does

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate is a polyglycerol ester of isostearic acid, used in cosmetics as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant. It helps form and stabilize emulsions and is often chosen for cleansing oils and balms because it lets oil rinse away cleanly with water. It gives a smooth, comfortable skin feel. It is a formulation helper with no UV-filtering or active skin function.

What is Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate?

Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate is a polyglycerol ester of isostearic acid, used in cosmetics as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant.

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate do in a formula?

It helps form and stabilize emulsions and is often used in cleansing oils and balms because it lets oil rinse away cleanly with water, leaving a smooth feel. It is not a UV filter.

Is Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate safe?

It is widely used and generally considered safe as a formulation helper. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate

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