Skip to content

Emulsifier

POLYGLYCERYL-3 TRISILOXANE

75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A hybrid silicone-glyceryl emulsifier giving formulas a light, silky feel. Skin-safe and low-irritation; main caveat is environmental persistence typical of silicones.

Function

CLEANSINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Hybrid silicone-polyglyceryl emulsifier with light skin feel
  • Stabilizes water-silicone systems
  • Low irritation in cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Cyclic and short-chain siloxane environmental persistence concerns
  • Limited stand-alone safety data for this exact molecule
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emulsifiers

75
AMMONIUM PHOSPHATIDYL RAPESEEDATE
Emulsifier
 75
AMMONIUM STYRENE/MA COPOLYMER
Emulsifier
 75
APRICOT KERNEL OIL PEG-6 ESTERS
Emulsifier
 75
AVOCADO OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Emulsifier
 75
BEHENOXY PEG-10 DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 75
BIS-CARBOXYDECYL DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 75
BIS-PEG-15 METHYL ETHER DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier
 75
BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE
Emulsifier

Check your shelf

Find POLYGLYCERYL-3 TRISILOXANE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POLYGLYCERYL-3 TRISILOXANE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.