Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Irritancy: unknownComedogenicity: unknownSkin Conditioning

Fungal-acne trigger

The details

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate is made by combining ten units of glycerin with oleic acid . According to a manufacturer, it is a low-irritation and hydrophilic (water loving) skin conditioning agent. It also improves the sensory feel and texture of a product. Fungal acne note: Since this ingredient is made from oleic acid, it might not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast survives by eating certain fats, including oleic acid. However, it should be noted this oleic acid is chemically bound to a large polyglycerol molecule, so it might not trigger fungal acne for everyone.