Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 300 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number12694-22-3
EC number235-777-7
Prevalence300 products (0.32% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches40

Used in

General Moisturizers 38.7%Eye Moisturizers 9%Sunscreens 9%Body Lotions 6.3%Serums 5.7%Night Moisturizers 4.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (38.7% of its uses).

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