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POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER STEARATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER STEARATE is a non-ionic emulsifier essential for creating stable oil-in-water emulsions, ensuring product consistency and texture. Beyond its stabilizing role, it also acts as a skin-conditioning agent, contributing to hydration, softness, and improved skin feel.

Summary

emulsifying skin conditioning emollient film formation

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by creating and stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions, allowing for the seamless integration of immiscible phases within a formulation. On the skin, it delivers emollient properties that enhance the skin's barrier function, promoting hydration and improving overall elasticity. It also optimizes product spreadability and sensory appeal, supporting the even distribution and effective absorption of active compounds, and can assist in forming a protective film on the skin's surface.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

As a PEG-free and biodegradable ingredient, POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER STEARATE is designed to enhance formulation stability, even under challenging conditions. It exhibits broad compatibility with various surfactants and emulsifiers, making it suitable for natural, organic, and eco-certified product development.

Synergies

  • various surfactants
  • emulsifiers

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
5%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel has deemed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, including related compounds like Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, safe for cosmetic use at current practices and concentrations, provided formulations are non-irritating. Polyglycerol esters generally demonstrate no adverse effects at concentrations up to 5% by weight and are recognized for their biodegradability, biocompatibility, noncarcinogenic nature, and non-toxicity.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER STEARATE is a valuable ingredient for its dual role in ensuring formulation stability as an effective emulsifier and delivering beneficial skin conditioning properties, all with a favorable safety profile.

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