Polyglyceryl-10 Heptaoleate

Polyglyceryl-10 Heptaoleate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:7) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
CAS #
103175-09-3
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emulsifier created by esterifying polyglycerin (a polymer of glycerin) with oleic acid. Used in modern cosmetics to stabilize oil-water mixtures and improve texture.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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