Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Mixture of mono/diesters of diglycerol and caprylic acid

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Antioxidant Protection

UV Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the late 20th century combining polyglycerin with caprylic acid (from coconut oil). Designed to provide gentle cleansing and emulsifying properties in modern cosmetic products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR