A crosslinked polyglycerol ester, used as an emollient, film former and conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-3 azelate/caprate/caprylate/stearate crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer formed by reacting polyglycerin-3 with azelaic acid, capric acid, caprylic acid and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and a film-forming, hair-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products, lip products and make-up.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the degree of crosslinking or the proportions of the acids.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.