Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 39 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 LAURATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number51033-31-9
Prevalence39 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Shampoos 30.8%Serums 20.5%Face Cleansers 7.7%Makeup Removers 7.7%Exfoliators 5.1%Body Oils 2.6%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate 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 Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially shampoos (30.8% of its uses).

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