Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Bueno

Emoliente

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate at a glance

  • Made from combining an ester of stearic acid with a polymer of glycerin
  • Works as an oil-in-water emulsifier, and cleansing agent
  • Lends a soft, powdery finish to cosmetics
  • May be animal-derived or synthetic

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate description

Polyglyceryl-6 distearate is a gentle, synthetic emollient, emulsifier, and cleansing agent which gives it a wide range of use in cosmetics, including baby care products. It may be animal-derived, but most suppliers create this synthetically, which is the type Paula’s Choice Skincare uses. Chemically, polyglyceryl-6 distearate is made from a diester (a compound containing two ester groups; an ester is a compound formed from reacting organic acids and an alcohol or polyol) of the fatty acid stearic acid combined with a polymer of glycerin. Aesthetically, it lends a soft, powdery finish to cosmetics. Usage levels in leave-on cosmetics tend to be between 4–5%, although amounts upwards of 22% have been used in lipsticks. It has been evaluated by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board and is considered safe as used in cosmetics, including those formulated for use near the eyes, such as mascara

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate references

  • Cosmetics, October 2018, pages 1–11
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2011, pages 163–172
  • https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PGlyFE092016FR.pdf

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.