Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate
What Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate is a polyglycerol ester of oleic acid, a nonionic, often PEG-free emulsifier and surfactant. In formulas it is commonly used to emulsify oils, to help cleanse, and as a solubilizer or emollient, giving a gentle, mild feel suited to natural positioning. It is frequently chosen as an alternative to ethoxylated emulsifiers. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate?
It is a polyglycerol ester of oleic acid that acts as a nonionic, often PEG-free emulsifier and surfactant. It is used to help oil and water mix in cosmetic formulas.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate do in a formula?
It emulsifies oils, can help cleanse, and works as a solubilizer or emollient with a gentle, mild feel. It is frequently chosen as an alternative to ethoxylated emulsifiers in naturally positioned products.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate safe?
It is widely used and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. It is generally regarded as a mild emulsifier suited to gentle formulations.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Spf 40 With Sea Buckthorn
62/100
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Breylee Whitening Uv Sunscreen Cream With Uva/Uvb Spf 50+/Pa+++
49/100
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Ahalo Butter Ultra UV Smooth Spray SPF 50
49/100