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Surfactant

DISODIUM POLYGLYCERYL-3 CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE SULFOSUCCINATE

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80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A polyglyceryl-3 capric/caprylic ester functionalized as a disodium sulfosuccinate. Gentle foaming surfactant — significantly milder than sulfates, suitable for facial washes.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sulfosuccinate-based cleanser
  • Good foaming, sulfate-free
  • Polyglyceryl backbone is biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Sulfosuccinates can mildly irritate eyes at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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