Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Oleic Acid, Glycerin
A mixture of fatty acid esters of oleic acid and polyglycerin-10 | Functions as a hydrating ingredient and emulsifier
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What Is Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate?
A mixture of the fatty acid esters of oleic acid (usually derived from olive or canola oil) and an ingredient known as polyglycerin-10, which is a polymer of glycerin that functions as a hydrating ingredient and emulsifier. Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate may be synthetic or derived from plants or animals ( does not use the animal-derived version.)Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate also helps enhances the stability and effectiveness of other skin-friendly ingredients, including ceramides.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CIR Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters [https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/PGlyFE092016FR.pdf]
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Overcoming the Cutaneous Barrier with Microemulsions, Pharmaceutics, 2014, 6(1), 52-77 [https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics6010052]
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