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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
An oil-loving polyglycerol emulsifier that builds rich water-in-oil creams.
What it does
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate is a non-ionic, oil-loving emulsifier. It is suited to water-in-oil formulas — richer creams and balms — where it keeps water droplets dispersed in an oil phase and gives a stable, cushioned body. It is a structural emulsifier rather than an active.
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