Emulsifier
DECYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A dimethicone bearing a decyl chain alongside a polyglyceryl-3 group — the combination gives a built-in emulsifier that stabilises sunscreen and W/Si lotions. Mild on skin, no irritation signals in the published cosmetic surfactant literature.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild silicone-based emulsifier
- Stabilises water-in-silicone emulsions
- Conditions skin with smooth slip
Known concerns
- Standard silicone environmental persistence
- No skin penetration — polymer too large
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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