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POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAPALMITATE/STEARATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAPALMITATE/STEARATE is a versatile polyglyceryl ester serving as a crucial emulsifying agent, ensuring the stability and uniformity of cosmetic formulations. Beyond its role in blending oil and water, it also functions as a skin conditioning agent, contributing to improved skin hydration and softness.

Summary

emulsifying skin conditioning agent stabilizer cleansing agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a non-ionic surfactant, POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAPALMITATE/STEARATE effectively reduces the interfacial tension between immiscible oil and water phases. This dual hydrophilic and lipophilic structure allows it to facilitate the creation and maintain the stability of emulsions. Additionally, it provides moisturizing and softening benefits, acting as a skin conditioning agent by supporting the skin's natural barrier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 5 – 6
0 7 14

Stability

Polyglyceryl-4 esters demonstrate robust resistance to both salt and acidic conditions, which enhances emulsion stability even under challenging environmental factors. While generally dispersible in water and soluble in oils, its dispersibility in cold water is limited, but can be improved with mechanical agitation or by using hot water.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed a broad category of 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, including POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAPALMITATE/STEARATE. The panel concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic applications, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating under current practices of use and concentration.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Valuable for its multifunctional role in enhancing formulation stability and providing skin conditioning, POLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTAPALMITATE/STEARATE is a reliable component in precision skincare.

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