Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 sunflower esters
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-10 sunflower esters
Oil · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil and Polyglycerin-10
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Stabilizes Emulsion
Emulsifier
UV Protection
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Traditional Use
A modern plant-based emulsifier combining sunflower oil with polyglycerin, developed as an alternative to PEG-based surfactants. Created to meet demand for gentler, more natural-origin cosmetic ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR