PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate

PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePEG-3 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Emulsions 20%General Moisturizers 20%Lip Moisturizers 20%Makeup Removers 20%Sunscreens 20%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate do in skincare?
PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially emulsions (20% of its uses).

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