What it is
Polyglyceryl-10 Polyricinoleate is an ester of polyglycerin with polyricinoleic acid derived from castor oil, producing a highly effective low-HLB emulsifier. It is particularly useful for stabilizing water-in-oil emulsions and for wetting and dispersing pigments and powders. These properties make it valuable in pigmented and oil-continuous cosmetic formats.
Safety & warnings
Polyglyceryl polyricinoleate esters are generally well tolerated in topical use and are also used as food emulsifiers. As a castor-oil derivative, sensitivity is uncommon.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic ester made from glycerin-based polyglycerin and polyricinoleic acid sourced from castor oil.
History
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate chemistry was first developed for food and industrial emulsification before being adopted in cosmetics; specific cosmetic adoption dates are not well documented.
Questions everyone asks
What is Polyglyceryl-10 Polyricinoleate good at?
It is a strong low-HLB emulsifier that stabilizes water-in-oil emulsions and helps wet and disperse pigments and powders.
What is it made from?
It is made by combining polyglycerin with polyricinoleic acid derived from castor oil.