Polyglycerides
AKA “Polyglycerol esters, Polyglyceride complex
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglycerides
AKA: Polyglycerol esters, Polyglyceride complex
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived emollient from soybean oil that softens skin and helps create a smooth, luxurious texture in skincare products.
CAS #
912810-05-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic emulsifiers developed in the 20th century as alternatives to traditional plant and animal-derived emulsifiers. Used to stabilize oil-water mixtures in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR