Emulsifier
POLYGLYCERYL-3 CAPRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polyglyceryl ester used as a mild PEG-free emulsifier and emollient. Well tolerated and increasingly popular as a clean-beauty alternative to ethoxylated emulsifiers.
Skin benefits
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier
- PEG-free option
- Skin-friendly emollient
Known concerns
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
- Possible mild irritation at very high %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related emulsifiers
Same plant / compound family
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