Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids
Effective at 18.05%
CAS #
222722-06-7
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed for cosmetic formulations in the late 20th century. Created to stabilize complex formulations and improve skin conditioning properties in modern skincare products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
0.1%
36.0%
0%50%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.1-36 | 0.2-10
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR