Polyglyceryl-2 stearate

Polyglyceryl-2 stearate is an ester of stearic acid and Diglycerin.

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

•  Used in the cosmetic industry.

Benefits

• Skin-Conditioning Agent – Emollient;
• Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent

Cautions

Please consult your pharmacist

Interactions

n/a

Other names

Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, ester with oxybis(propanediol)

References

Source: Cosmetcs.specialchem, http://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci/polyglyceryl-2-dipolyhydroxystearate

EWG, https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/722467/POLYGLYCERYL-2_STEARATE/#.WWiI2Yjyjb0