INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate

A PEG-free emulsifier for water-in-oil formulas.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate is an ester of polyglycerin and isostearic acid. It helps disperse water in oil, creating rich, water-resistant creams.

Where it is used

Creams, balms, sunscreens and makeup.

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.

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 (323)

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