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Ester of polyglyceryl-10 + fatty acids behenic & eicosadoic; Stabilizes oil and water emulsions; Conditions skin; Ruled safe as used in cosmetics
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/eicosadioate
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Ester of decaglycerol and behenic/eicosadioic acids
Purpose
This ester conditions skin and serves as a stabilizer for oil and water emulsions.
Rating
GOOD
Category
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
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At a Glance
Ester of polyglyceryl-10 + fatty acids behenic & eicosadoic
Stabilizes oil and water emulsions
Conditions skin
Ruled safe as used in cosmetics
Article
Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate is an ester of polyglyceryl-10 and a blend of fatty acids behenic and eicosadioic acids. It serves as a stabilizer for oil and water emulsions, which is helpful in the formulation of creams, gel cleansers, and lip glosses. It also is a conditioning ingredient that softens skin.
In its raw form, it is a white or pale yellow waxy solid. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate safe as it is used in skin care and makeup products, where it is found in concentrations between 2%-5%.
See: Ester
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