Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
What Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate is a polyglycerol ester made from glycerin and myristic acid, a fatty acid. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a mild non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant, helping to combine oil and water and to cleanse gently. Its high polyglycerol content makes it a water-friendly, generally well-tolerated emulsifier.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate safe?
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate is a polyglycerol ester used as a mild emulsifier and surfactant, and it is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at typical levels. It is regarded as a gentle, non-ionic ingredient that is usually well tolerated. This is general information and not medical advice.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate do in skincare?
It acts as a non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant, helping oil and water combine and providing gentle cleansing. Its high polyglycerol content makes it water-friendly and well suited to mild, smooth formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate natural or synthetic?
It is best described as plant-derivable but processed: it is made by combining glycerin with myristic acid, both of which can come from plant sources. The finished ester is produced through chemical reaction rather than taken directly from a plant.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
We rate 25 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Dr. Paw Paw SPF 50 Pa++++ Day Cream
96/100
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Isntree Onion Fresh Fluid Sun Cream SPF 50+
92/100
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D'ALBA PIEDMONT Waterfull Cover Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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D’ ALBA UV Essence Waterfull Cover-up SPF 50+ Pa++++
90/100
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Purera Summer Better Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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SNP UV Perfect Air Tone Up Sun Cream
82/100
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Prreti Daily Tone-up Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+
81/100
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HEDO Mist SPF 30
81/100
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Augustinus Bader The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
80/100
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Biodance Skin Barrier Sun Safe SPF 50 Pa++++
77/100