POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE
Safety grade: A
This is a man-made ingredient created by combining glycerin (a common moisturizer) with stearic acid (a fatty substance). It acts like a bridge between water and oil, helping them mix together smoothly.
It's used in cosmetics as an emulsifier to blend water-based and oil-based ingredients together, creating smooth, stable products like creams and lotions.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Emulsifying ingredients
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A