Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

AKA “RefChem:175159, UNII-ZI1LK470XV, Hexaglyceryl distearate, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate, Distearic acid, diester with hexaglycerol, Diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Polyglyceryl-6 distearate

AKA: RefChem:175159, UNII-ZI1LK470XV, Hexaglyceryl distearate, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxy-3-octadecanoyloxypropoxy)propoxy]propyl] octadecanoate, Distearic acid, Diester with hexaglycerol, Diester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Helps blend oil and water ingredients together so your product spreads smoothly and feels luxurious on skin.

Formula

C45H88O9

Mol. Weight

773.20

CAS #

34424-97-0

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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

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the latter half of the 20th century to provide stable water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions. Created as a plant-derived alternative to traditional animal-based emulsifying waxes.