Ingredient

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (INCI: Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate) is a mild, glycerin-and-fatty-acid emulsifier, typically PEG-free.

What it does — It blends oil and water phases into a stable, uniform emulsion and helps give creams and lotions a smooth, even texture.

Typical use — It appears in creams, lotions and emulsions, usually as part of the emulsifier system.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for gentle, PEG-free formulas. It is a functional base ingredient that shapes texture rather than an active.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a mild, well-tolerated emulsifier. 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

Birthtii Layered Hand & Body Lotion [Cake from Susie] Birthtii Layered Hand & Body Lotion [Cake from Susie]Screening 9.3 Celleanser Derma Barrier P Cream Celleanser Derma Barrier P CreamScreening 9.8
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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