What Is Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate?
What is the purpose of Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate in personal care products?
It is used for its surfactant emulsifying
and viscosity-controlling characteristics.
Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate helps mix liquids that don't usually mix and adjusts the thickness of a product.
Names and identifiers that we found for this substance include: Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate, Polyricinoleate, "9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-,(9Z,12R)- monoester with triglycerol", 1,2,3-Propanetriol (9Z,12R)-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoate homopolymer, and "1,2,3-Propanetriol, polymer with [R-(Z)]-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid".
What Are Surfactant Emulsifying Ingredients?
Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate has surfactant emulsifying characteristics.
Surfactant emulsifying ingredients helps mix two liquids that do not usually mix well by reducing the surface tension of the ingredients. The emulsification process involves suspending or dispersing one liquid in a second liquid, such as oil in water or vice versa. However, these two liquids have different properties that cause them to repel each other and not mix. This is where surfactants come in, as they can reduce the liquids' surface tension and allow them to mix.
Surfactants have two ends: a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail. When added to two liquids that do not mix well, the hydrophilic head attaches to the water-based liquid, while the hydrophobic tail attaches to the oil-based liquid. This creates a stable mixture of the two liquids and allows for a smooth and even distribution of ingredients in the cosmetic product.
What Are Viscosity-Controlling Ingredients?
Polyglycerol-polyricinoleate has viscosity-controlling characteristics.
Viscosity-controlling ingredients increase or decrease the thickness of a product. These ingredients are essential in creating the desired texture and consistency for cosmetic products such as lotions, creams, and serums.
Increasing the viscosity of a cosmetic product can provide a thicker and more substantial texture, making it easier to apply and providing better coverage. On the other hand, decreasing the viscosity can create a lighter, more fluid consistency, allowing for quicker absorption into the skin.
Safety
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