Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate 1
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AKA: Polyglyceryl-2 dihydroxystearate
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Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based polyols and fatty acids, particularly from vegetable oil sources like coconut or palm. Synthesized through esterification of polyglycerol with polyhydroxystearic acid to create an emulsifying compound.
Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)
CAS #
144470-58-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR