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POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate is the ester of stearic acid with a glycerin polymer. It serves as a skin-caring ingredient with emulsifying properties. (1)

 

(1) Fiume, M. M.,Bergfeld, W. F.,Belsito, D. V.,Hill, R. A.,Klaassen, C. D.,Liebler, D. C.,Marks, J. G.,Jr, Shank, R. C.,Slaga, T. J.,Snyder, P. W.,Gill, L. J.,& Heldreth, B. (2023). Safety assessment of polyglyceryl fatty acid esters as used in cosmetics. International journal of toxicology, 42(2_suppl), 5-101.