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POLYGLYCERYL-10 DECAETHYLHEXANOATE.

Valuable CAS - / HUMECTANT

This ingredient functions primarily as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin. It also serves as a skin-conditioning agent and surfactant, enhancing formulation stability.

Summary

humectant skin-conditioning agent surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

It works by attracting and retaining water, providing hydration to the skin. As a surfactant, it aids in emulsifying oil and water, ensuring product consistency and stability.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No specific data suggests this ingredient is commonly dusted.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

A related derivative, polylysine-polyglyceryl-10-decanoate, demonstrates high stability across a wide pH range (pH 1-13). While some forms can be water-soluble, it generally performs better in oil-based systems.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel found Polyglyceryl-10 Decaethylhexanoate to be safe for cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This versatile ingredient is valuable for its humectant properties and ability to stabilize formulations, with a good safety profile when properly formulated.

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