Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides

AKA: Mixed Fatty Acid Polyglycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Linoleic Polyglycerides is formed by the polymerization of a mixture of the mono-, di-, and triglycerides of hydroxystearic, linolenic and linoleic acids
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient developed for cosmetic formulations to provide emollient and thickening properties. Created as a stable, multi-functional ingredient combining fatty acid chemistry with glycerin.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR