Polyglycerml-6 Distearate ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier that helps blend oils and water into stable creams and lotions. It also adds body and a smooth, cushiony skin feel.
What does Polyglycerml-6 Distearate do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier that helps blend oils and water into stable creams and lotions. It also adds body and a smooth, cushiony skin feel.
Is Polyglycerml-6 Distearate clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated and not a common allergen or restricted-list concern. Its main scrutiny is feedstock transparency, especially whether the fatty component comes from traceable vegetable sources.
Is Polyglycerml-6 Distearate sustainable?
This material is typically made from glycerin-derived chemistry and fatty acids that may come from plant oils, including palm or rapeseed depending on the supplier. It is expected to be biodegradable and has low environmental persistence compared with silicone or fluorinated film-formers.
Is Polyglycerml-6 Distearate COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted in COSMOS natural and organic formulations when produced from allowed raw materials and approved esterification chemistry. It fits Green Chemistry reasonably well through biodegradable structure, potential renewable sourcing, and solvent-light processing.
How does Polyglycerml-6 Distearate work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic ester with a water-loving glycerin-based head group and two saturated long-chain fatty tails, giving it strong emulsifying and lamellar-structure support. Typical use is about 1% to 5% in emulsions, and it is best kept away from strongly acidic or alkaline extremes where ester bonds can slowly hydrolyze.
Last updated 2026-05-16