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ALMOND OIL/POLYGLYCERYL-10 ESTERS.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

A non-ionic emulsifier and emollient derived from sweet almond oil, it enhances formulation stability and provides skin-softening benefits. Its structure, with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail, effectively blends oil and water.

Summary

emollient emulsifying surfactant/cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

Its polyglycerol-10 backbone attracts water, while almond oil fatty acids form a lipophilic tail. This dual structure reduces interfacial tension to stabilize emulsions and delivers beneficial fatty acids, improving skin barrier integrity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.1–1%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Clinical formulations showed 0.1% to 1.0% stabilized oil-water interfaces for 28 days at 8°C and 25°C.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 4 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in oil-in-water emulsions and electrolyte tolerant. Avoid extreme pH (<3 or >10) to prevent hydrolysis.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strong acids/bases

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
100%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel deems polyglyceryl fatty acid esters safe for cosmetic use at current concentrations, provided formulations are non-irritating.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile ingredient provides both excellent emulsion stabilization and skin-conditioning benefits, making it highly suitable for diverse cosmetic applications.

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