Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

AKA: 3-(2, 3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl stearate, 66168-54-5, 3-DIHYDROXYPROPOXY)-2-HYDROXYPROPYL OCTADECANOATE, [3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl] octadecanoate, Diglyceryl stearate
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Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the starting material. Synthesized through polyesterification of glycerin with stearic acid to create a polyglyceryl ester.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C24H48O6
Mol. Weight
432.60
CAS #
79777-30-3
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 717)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.13–2%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR