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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
🔗 Emulsifier ↗✨ Emollient ↗

An emulsifier derived from glycerin and oleic acid that helps stabilise formulations. It is commonly used in cleansing oils and emulsions to help oils rinse away more easily.

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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🔗 Emulsifier
Keeps oil and water phases mixed together in a stable formula.
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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