Polyglyceryl-10 Heptaoleate

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from plant-based fatty acids, typically from coconut or palm oils, within the polyol ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerin with heptaoleic acid or oleic acid derivatives.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:7) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

CAS #

103175-09-3

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2023

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR