Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
What Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate is a polyglycerol ester made by linking glycerin units to isostearic acid. It functions as a non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant, helping disperse oils and giving cleansers and lotions a mild, gentle character. It is widely used in modern emulsion systems and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate?
It is a polyglycerol ester made by linking glycerin units to isostearic acid. It is a plant-derivable formulation ingredient.
What does Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate do in a formula?
It works as a non-ionic emulsifier and mild surfactant, helping disperse oils and giving cleansers and lotions a gentle feel.
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate safe?
It is generally considered safe and gentle as used in cosmetics, with no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Spf 30 Combo/Oily Skin
82/100
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Paula's Choice Calm Mineral Moisturiser SPF 30
81/100
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Farmacy Green Screen Spf 30
75/100
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Paula's Choice Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin (2023)
74/100