Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

AKA “Diglyceryl monooleate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, ester with 1, monoester with oxybis(propanediol), 9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH OXYBIS(PROPANEDIOL, 3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl oleate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-2 oleate

AKA: Diglyceryl monooleate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Ester with 1, Monoester with oxybis(propanediol), 9-OCTADECENOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH OXYBIS(PROPANEDIOL, 3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl oleate

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle emulsifier that helps blend water and oil ingredients together, keeping your product smooth and easy to apply.

CAS #

49553-76-6, 9007-48-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Skin Conditioning

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

Emollient

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

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic emulsifier created for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Offers mild, non-ionic emulsifying properties suitable for sensitive skin formulations.