Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

AKA “3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL OCTADECANOATE, RefChem:1066423, DTXCID501411857, [3-(2, Diglyceryl stearate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate

AKA: 3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL OCTADECANOATE, RefChem:1066423, DTXCID501411857, [3-(2, Diglyceryl stearate

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths skin, helping your product feel luxurious while keeping moisture locked in.

Formula

C24H48O6

Mol. Weight

432.60

CAS #

79777-30-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from glycerin and stearic acid. Used in cosmetics to stabilize oil and water mixtures without the inconsistency of traditional plant-based emulsifiers.