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Polyglyceryl-10 Tetradecanedioate
AKA “Polyglyceryl-10 Tetradecanedioate”
Humectant
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Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-10 tetradecanedioate
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetradecanedioate is the ester of tetradecanedioic acid and Polyglyceryl-10
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic polyglyceryl ester emulsifier. Designed to improve the stability and texture of modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR