An ester of triglycerol and beeswax fatty acids used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax is an ester of triglycerol (polyglycerin-3) and the fatty acids of beeswax. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, lip products and balms.
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 label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (18)
- Lifter Glaze · Maybelline
- Hand Cream Almond · KORRES
- Hand Cream Mountain Honey · KORRES
- Hand Cream Peony Rose · KORRES
- Hand Cream Mandarin Neroli · KORRES
- Hand Cream Coastal Fig · KORRES
- Expert matt podkład matujący · Paese
- Crème Cachemire Apaisante · Payot
- Crème Riche Jeunesse · Payot
- Balancing Fluid · Madara
- L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion 902 Light Glow Natural Glow Enhancer · L'Oréal
- Crème visage · Royer Cosmétique