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PEG-3 GLYCERYL TRIISOSTEARATE.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a versatile ester that functions as a skin conditioning emollient, contributing to softer, smoother skin. It also acts as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, effectively blending oil and water phases in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Skin conditioning agent Emollient Surfactant Emulsifying agent Solubilizer Humectant Consistency enhancer Binding agent Softening agent Fixative

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a skin conditioning agent, enhancing the skin's texture by imparting emollient properties that soften and smooth its surface. Furthermore, its surfactant capabilities allow it to reduce surface tension, while its emulsifying function stabilizes mixtures of immiscible liquids like oil and water, creating uniform product consistency.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Polyethylene glycols and their derivatives generally exhibit robust stability and good skin tolerance. A related compound, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, demonstrates stability across environmental conditions, with functional groups hydrolyzing slowly within a pH range of 4–9.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

While PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate has not undergone a specific Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) assessment, the CIR has evaluated related fatty ester alkoxylates. For PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, a structurally similar ingredient, it is deemed safe and non-irritating for both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic applications. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EWG confirm a strong safety profile for PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, with reported maximum use concentrations up to 20% in rinse-off products and 5% in leave-on products.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-3 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a valuable ingredient, offering multi-functional benefits as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier, and is suitable for all skin types, with a generally low sensitization risk based on related compounds.

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