Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number-
Prevalence1,212 products (1.31% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches90

Used in

General Moisturizers 35.3%Sunscreens 11.8%Eye Moisturizers 9.1%Serums 5%Sheet Masks 5%Body Lotions 4.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate 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 Methylglucose Distearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (35.3% of its uses).

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