POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a low-HLB, nonionic emulsifier used mainly to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions. It can also help disperse pigments and improve the cushiony feel of creams, sunscreens, and makeup.
What does POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a low-HLB, nonionic emulsifier used mainly to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions. It can also help disperse pigments and improve the cushiony feel of creams, sunscreens, and makeup.
Is POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well-tolerated and not a common sensitizer. It has little restricted-list friction when made to cosmetic purity standards.
Is POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE sustainable?
This material is typically made from glycerin and plant-derived fatty acids, often from castor or other vegetable oil sources. It is expected to be biodegradable, with sourcing quality depending on the agricultural feedstocks used.
Is POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard. Its Green Chemistry profile is favorable because it can be made from renewable feedstocks by esterification and is not designed to persist in the environment.
How does POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE work chemically?
The molecule is a nonionic, low-HLB ester built from a short glycerol oligomer and hydroxylated C18 fatty acid chains, giving it strong oil-phase affinity and interfacial film-building ability. Typical use is around 1 to 5% in water-in-oil systems, and it is broadly stable across normal cosmetic pH ranges because it sits mainly in the oil phase.
Last updated 2026-05-13