Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Our database includes 1,190 products that contain Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate.
Explained
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Lip Care
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78790
INCI Name
POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying
