A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate is an ester of triglycerol (polyglycerin-3) and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, balms and sun care products.
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 number 3 refers to the average number of glycerol units, so the raw material is a mixture rather than a single compound.
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.
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- Endless Lashes Mascara · ArtDeco
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- Multi Lash Volume Mascara Refill · ArtDeco
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- Sensitive Night Cream · Madara