Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Emollient Ester

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

9-(Z)-Octadecanoic acid, 12-(R)-hydroxy-, pentaester with triglycerol

Effective at 1.35%

CAS #

221354-73-0

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

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

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A plant-based synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with castor oil fatty acids. Created to provide natural-origin emulsification in contemporary skincare formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

1.2%

1.5%

0%2%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 1.2-1.5

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-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR