Polyglyceryl

Primary Uses
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products

Serve as emulsifiers in creams, lotions, sunscreens, serums, and cleansers.

Excellent for oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions depending on HLB value.

Provide a light, non-greasy feel, making them suitable for facial care and sensitive skin products.

Common in natural, vegan, and clean-label cosmetic formulations.

Food Industry

Used as food-grade emulsifiers and dispersing agents (especially Polyglyceryl esters of fatty acids).

Help stabilize emulsions in sauces, dressings, ice cream, and non-dairy creamers.

Improve mouthfeel and texture in reduced-fat or low-calorie foods.

Approved for use under various food additive codes (e.g., E475, E476).

Pharmaceutical Formulations

Act as emulsifiers and solubilizers for oral suspensions, creams, and suppositories.

Improve the solubility and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Used in topical preparations to enhance absorption and skin feel.

Baby Care & Sensitive Skin Products

Due to their non-irritating, non-sensitizing nature, they are widely used in baby lotions, creams, and shampoos.

Ideal for eczema and allergy-prone formulations.

Secondary Uses
Oral Care

Used as mild emulsifiers and solubilizers in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and dental gels.

Makeup & Color Cosmetics

Help disperse pigments uniformly in foundations, BB creams, mascaras, and lip products.

Improve long-wear and spreadability.

Hair Care

Used in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to enhance foam stability and moisture retention.

Pet Care Products

Incorporated in grooming sprays, lotions, and medicated baths for pets due to their non-toxic nature.

Industrial & Biotech Applications

Used in bio-lubricants, enzyme formulations, and fermentation processes for their stabilizing properties.