Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides

AKA: Hydroxystearic Linolenic Oleic Polyglycerides
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of fatty acids with polyglycerols to create polyglyceride compounds.
Hydroxystearic/linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides is formed by the polymerisation of the mixture of the mono-, di- and triglycerides of hydroxystearic, linolenic and oleic acids
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR