Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Toners 100%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-3 Di-Hydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (100% of its uses).

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