OriginDerived from plant-based glycerin, typically sourced from vegetable oils like coconut, palm, or soy. Synthesized through polymerization of glycerin molecules via esterification and condensation reactions.
See also: Polyglycerin-6 (annotation moved to).
Formula
C18H38O13
Mol. Weight
462.50
CAS #
36675-34-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 884)
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