Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate

Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate is a polyglyceryl ester of olive-derived fatty acids. It's chosen to build smooth oil-in-water emulsions, boost glide, and add light emolliency in creams, lotions, milky serums, and cleansing oils.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
An olive-derived emulsifier that gives creams a silky, light glide.
Category
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Great

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers a silky, cushioned glide with a light, moisturized afterfeel. Reduces tackiness for a smoother finish.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in moisturizers, milky serums, and oil-gel cleansers to elevate sensory elegance and spreadability.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically well tolerated and unlikely to irritate at standard use levels. As with any emulsifier, very sensitive skin should patch test new leave-on products. No known special regulatory restrictions in cosmetics.

Is Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate a Good Ingredient?

Great rating because it’s a stable, nonionic emulsifier from olive fatty acids that delivers smooth textures with generally low irritation and good skin compatibility. It supports elegant oil-in-water systems without needing aggressive surfactants.

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