Emollient

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

A mild emulsifier and dispersant for creams, SPF, foundations, and cleansing balms. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate helps the oil phase remain stable and allows pigments and filters to distribute more evenly.

emulsifierdispersantoil phaseSPF

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate - ester of polyglycerin and isostearic acid. In cosmetics, it works as an emulsifier/co-emulsifier, helping to stabilize emulsions and maintain an even distribution of oils, pigments, or UV filters.

SPF, foundations, BB/CC creams, cleansing balms, cleansing oils, creams with a rich oil phase, and water-resistant formulas.

Key Benefits

✦

Stabilizes the oil phase.

Helps the formula remain homogeneous and less prone to separation.

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Supports pigments and filters.

Can improve the dispersion of pigments or oil-soluble UV filters.

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Improves application.

Makes the texture smoother, more plastic, and even on the skin.

Suitable for

SPFfoundationscleansing balmscreams

Main Actions

✓ emulsification✓ pigment dispersion✓ oil-phase stability✓ texture support

This is a technological component.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate is not an active for the skin. Its value lies in helping the finished formula to be stable, even, and pleasant to apply.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate do for skin?

SPF, foundations, BB/CC creams, cleansing balms, cleansing oils, creams with a rich oil phase, and water-resistant formulas.

Who should use Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate?

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate is suitable for: SPF, foundations, cleansing balms, creams.

Are there any warnings about Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate?

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate is not an active for the skin. Its value lies in helping the finished formula to be stable, even, and pleasant to apply.

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