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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 hexaerucate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Hexaester of decaglycerol and erucic acid
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Developed as a modern synthetic emulsifier by esterifying polyglycerin with erucic acid. Used in cosmetics formulations to stabilize emulsions and enhance product texture.