POLYGLYCERYL-6 OCTASTEARATE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
POLYGLYCERYL-6 OCTASTEARATE
Safety grade: A
This is a man-made ingredient created by combining glycerin (a moisturizing substance) with stearic acid (a fatty acid). It helps blend oil and water together in cosmetic formulas.
It acts as an emulsifier to mix oil and water-based ingredients together, creating a smooth, stable texture in creams, lotions, and other cosmetic products.
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