Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate

Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of glycerin with stearic acid via catalytic processes.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:5) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
CAS #
94561-64-6
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0003–2.2%
Rinse-off0.0003–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR