Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
What Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate is a synthetic ester of polyglycerin and oleic acid used primarily as an emulsifier. In sunscreen and cream formulas it helps combine oil and water into a stable emulsion, often in water-in-oil systems. Polyglyceryl emulsifiers like this are frequently used in formulas that avoid PEG-derived ingredients.
What does Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate is used mainly as an emulsifier. In sunscreens and creams it helps combine oil and water into a stable emulsion, often in water-in-oil formulas. It supports the structure and feel of a product rather than acting as an active ingredient.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate comedogenic?
Comedogenicity for this emulsifier is not firmly established and can vary by person. It is used at functional emulsifier levels rather than as a heavy oil, but anyone with acne-prone skin may want to patch test first.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic ester made from polyglycerin and oleic acid. Its raw materials can be plant-derived, but the ingredient is produced through processing rather than being a direct botanical extract.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spf 45
81/100
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Alba Botanica Sport Mineral Sunscreen Fragrance Free Lotion Spf 45
81/100
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Live Clean Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spf 45
81/100
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Live Clean Face Mineral Sunscreen Spf 45
81/100
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i + m naturkosmetik berlin I+M Facial Sun Cream 30SPF
72/100
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The Jojoba Company Multi Defense Moisturiser SPF
72/100