Common Name(s): Polyglyceryl-10 dimer dilinoleate/stearate/hydroxystearate
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Creates stable w/o emulsions with the natural-origin multi-ester polyglyceryl-10 system.
Why It's Used: Used as a natural w/o emulsifier system with tuned hlb from the multi-ester combination.
How It Works: Pg-10 head provides polyglycerol hydrophilicity; dimer acid (c36 branched) provides lipophilic anchoring; stearate and hydroxystearate contribute emolliency.
Typically Found In: Natural w/o emulsions,specialty emulsifier systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Emulsifying,skin conditioning agent,emollient
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Polyglyceryl-10 from vegetable glycerol; dimer acid from plant linoleic; stearate from plant; hydroxystearate from castor; naturally derived. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other natural polyglyceryl emulsifiers
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pg-10 mixed esters with dimer acid provide a tuned natural w/o emulsifier; the dimer acid component provides high mw lipophilic anchoring.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary