WATERMELON SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-10 ESTERS
Surfactant
Good
About WATERMELON SEED OIL POLYGLYCERYL-10 ESTERS
A high-degree polymerized watermelon seed oil ester with polyglycerin-10 offering superior water solubility and emolliency compared to lower-degree esters.
Detailed Analysis
Watermelon Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-10 Esters is produced by transesterifying Citrillus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil with polyglycerin-10. The higher degree of polyglycerin substitution (10 vs 4 or 6) confers greater hydrophilicity and improved water solubility, making it suitable for clear gel or watery emulsion formulations. Like the PEG-8 variant, it benefits from watermelon seed oil's linoleic acid and cucurbitacin content. The polyglycerin-10 component is a well-established EU-compliant cosmetic ingredient with no identified toxicity concerns.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ High linoleic acid content beneficial for skin barrier
- ✓ Improved water solubility for diverse formulation types
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory cucurbitacins from watermelon seed source
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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