Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

AKA “3-Dihydroxypropyl 2, 3-dideoxy-2-hexadecylpentonate, RefChem:197335, DTXCID20812869, diglyceryl monostearate, DS-001396”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-2 stearate

AKA: 3-Dihydroxypropyl 2, 3-dideoxy-2-hexadecylpentonate, RefChem:197335, DTXCID20812869, Diglyceryl monostearate, DS-001396

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle plant-derived helper that blends oil and water together, keeping your product smooth and creamy while delivering ingredients evenly to your skin.

Formula

C24H48O6

Mol. Weight

432.60

CAS #

12694-22-3

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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.

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.

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century combining polyglycerin with stearic acid. Designed to replace animal-derived emulsifiers like beeswax in skincare and cosmetic products.