INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

An emulsifier based on polyglycerol, methyl glucoside and stearic acid.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate is an ester of a polyglycerol and methyl glucoside with stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant, used to combine oil and water.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sun care products and natural cosmetics.

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 (165)

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