Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate
What Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate is a polyglycerol ester made by combining glycerin units with isostearic acid. It is commonly used as a nonionic emulsifier and emollient, helping blend oil and water phases and giving a smooth, conditioned skin feel. It is not a UV filter. It is often chosen for gentle or water-in-oil emulsions such as creams, balms, and some sunscreens.
What is Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate?
It is a polyglycerol ester made by combining glycerin units with isostearic acid. It is used as an emulsifier and emollient.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate do in a formula?
It works as a nonionic emulsifier and emollient, helping blend oil and water phases and giving a smooth, conditioned feel. It is not a UV filter.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate safe?
Polyglyceryl esters are generally considered mild and well tolerated in cosmetics. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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SUNdance Pro Climate Sonnenfluid SPF 50
90/100
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Jean & Len Sensitiv Sonnencreme Gesicht SPF 50
89/100
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Youth Lab Oil Free Compact Cream SPF 50
72/100