Ingredient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Low risk
FunctionEmulsifier
What it is — Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a polyglycerin-based emulsifier, part of the modern PEG-free emulsifier family.
What it does — It holds water and oil together in water-in-oil textures, keeping rich balm-creams stable and uniform.
Typical use — Nourishing creams and balms where a high oil phase still needs a smooth, consistent texture.
Who it suits / good to know — Considered mild and skin-friendly; polyglyceryl emulsifiers are a common choice in sensitive-skin formulas.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 2 DHALIORA products
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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