Polyglyceryl-4 oleate

AKA: Polyglyceryl-4 oleic acid ester
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid (a fatty acid) and polyglycerin through esterification chemistry. Synthesized by esterifying polyglycerin with oleic acid under controlled catalytic conditions.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate
CAS #
9007-48-1, 71012-10-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Anti-Aging Benefits
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on1.8%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR