Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 257 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-6 DISTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number34424-97-0
EC number252-010-1
Prevalence257 products (0.28% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

General Moisturizers 26.5%Serums 12.1%Eye Moisturizers 8.6%Mascaras 8.6%Sunscreens 5.4%Night Moisturizers 4.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate 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-6 Distearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (26.5% of its uses).

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