Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 306 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 306 products (0.33% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Sunscreens 44.4%Foundations 8.2%General Moisturizers 5.6%Concealers 4.9%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.6%Eyeliners 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate do in skincare?
- Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (44.4% of its uses).
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