Polyglyceryl-4 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-4 Distearate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Stearic Acid Polyglyceryl Ester, Emulsifier
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-4 Distearate is a diester of Polyglycerin-4 with Stearic Acid.
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Traditional Use
Synthesized in cosmetic chemistry laboratories as a stable, plant-derived emulsifier. Designed to provide consistent emulsification in creams and lotions while maintaining a clean, non-greasy feel.
EWG
4
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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