What it is
Made from polyglycerin and ricinoleic acid from castor oil, this is a low-HLB emulsifier that disperses water within an oil phase. It is a PEG-free option for creating stable water-in-oil creams, balms, and anhydrous sunsticks.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated; polyglyceryl esters are mild, plant-derived emulsifiers.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from glycerin and castor-oil ricinoleic acid.
Questions everyone asks
What does this emulsifier do?
It blends water into an oil base to make stable water-in-oil creams and balms.
Is it plant-derived?
Yes, it is made from glycerin and castor-oil fatty acids and is PEG-free.