Polyglyceryl-4 Pentastearate

Polyglyceryl-4 Pentastearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-4 PENTASTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number99570-00-0
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 100%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Pentastearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-4 Pentastearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-4 Pentastearate 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 Pentastearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (100% of its uses).

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