Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 decaisostearate
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Decaester of decaglycerol and isostearic acid Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from vegetable oils like coconut or palm, with glycerol as the polyol base component. Produced through esterification of decaglycerol with isostearic acid under catalytic conditions.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic emulsifier created by esterifying polyglycerin (a modern polymer) with isostearic acid. Used in cosmetics to stabilize oil-water emulsions and improve product texture without a traditional use history.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR