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Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE

Data confidence:High

Function

Emulsifier, Skin Conditioning Agent

EWG Safety Score

2/10Low concern

About this ingredient

A nonionic emulsifier synthesized from polyglycerol and stearic acid that stabilizes both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic formulations. It provides emulsification, texture improvement, and mild skin conditioning properties, and is commonly used in creams, lotions, and sunscreens to maintain formula stability and spreadability.

Found in 1+ sunscreens