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Emulsifier

POTASSIUM GLYCERYL TRICETEARATE/CITRATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A potassium salt of citric acid esterified with glycerol and cetearic fatty acids. Combines emulsifying, conditioning, and preservation functions. No specific EU Annex restrictions; well-tolerated.

Function

BINDINGBULKINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGPRESERVATIVESKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Multifunctional emulsifier and conditioner
  • Citric acid moiety supports preservation
  • Glycerin-fatty-acid backbone is well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • Limited public safety review for this exact INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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