Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Explained

This ingredient comes from glycerin and stearic acid. It has emulsifying properties.

Due to its stearic acid (which is a fatty acid) base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.

See all 193 products with Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

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

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 78904
INCI Name POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE
EC #  248-403-2
All Functions Emulsifying