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Polyglycerin-10
AKA “Decaglycerol, 39-dodecaol, orb1987306, C30H62O21, BS-24859”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyglycerin-10
AKA: Decaglycerol, 39-dodecaol, Orb1987306, C30H62O21, BS-24859
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A hydrating humectant that draws moisture into skin and helps lock it in, leaving your complexion feeling soft and supple.
Formula
C30H62O21
Mol. Weight
758.80
CAS #
9041-07-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a food and cosmetic ingredient in the mid-20th century by esterifying glycerin with various fatty acids. Used as a humectant and emulsifier in skincare and personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR