Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelnutseedate

Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelnutseedate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelnutate, Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelseedate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelnutate,Polyglyceryl-4 Hazelseedate
Plant Part
Seed
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern emulsifier combining hazelnut oil—traditionally used in European skincare—with polyglyceryl chemistry. Created to incorporate the light, conditioning properties of hazelnut into emulsified formulations.
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-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