Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 180 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number27321-72-8 / 26855-43-6
EC number248-403-2
Prevalence180 products (0.19% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 23.3%Serums 9.4%Eye Moisturizers 8.9%Body Lotions 6.7%Sunscreens 5%Wash Off Masks 5%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (23.3% of its uses).

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