Very Disliked
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
May feed Fungal Acne
Non-fungal acne-safe products contain ingredients that can worsen fungal acne. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner that is basically a fatty acid (stearic acid) hooked up to a chain of glycerin units.
It is a skin conditioning agent that helps skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Beyond that, it also helps emulsify and cleanse: it helps oil and water phases stay blended in moisturizers, serums, and cleansers.
This ingredient has been found to be safe in cosmetics at present concentrations and practices of use.
Research on Malassezia shows the yeast can metabolize stearic acid as a growth substrate; this ingredient is not fungal acne safe.
See all 1,129 products with Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78771
INCI Name
POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE
EC #
 -
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
