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Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate

What Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate is & what it does

Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate is a polyglycerol-based ester used as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant. Its job in a formula is to bind oil and water into a stable, uniform emulsion and to improve texture, making creams and lotions smooth and easy to spread. Polyglyceryl esters are popular as gentle, plant-derivable alternatives to older emulsifiers. It is generally considered a mild, well-tolerated emulsifying ingredient.

What is Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate?

It is a polyglycerol-based ester used as a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate do?

It binds oil and water into a stable, uniform emulsion and improves texture, helping make creams and lotions smooth and easy to spread. Polyglyceryl esters are popular as gentle, plant-derivable emulsifiers.

Is Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate safe?

It is generally considered a mild, well-tolerated emulsifying ingredient. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate

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