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Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DILAURATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A gentle plant-based emulsifier — dilaurate ester on polyglycerin-3. A natural-cosmetics workhorse with very strong tolerance and no PEG/dioxane concerns.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-based emulsifier
  • Common in natural/organic cosmetics
  • No PEG/dioxane concern
  • Pleasant skin feel

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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