Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Lipophilic emulsifier for W/O systems, color cosmetics, balms, and water-resistant products. Helps stabilize saturated oil phases and dispersions.
W/OEmulsifierDecorative cosmeticsOil phase
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Non-ionic emulsifier with a pronounced affinity for the oil phase, suitable for stabilizing water-in-oil systems.
Used in foundation creams, lipsticks, balms, SPF, creams with a high oil phase, and cleansing balms.
Key Benefits
Stabilizes W/O
Helps retain small water droplets in a continuous oil phase.
Works with saturated textures
Useful in balms and creams with a significant proportion of oils, waxes, or pigments.
Supports uniformity
Helps the formula remain homogeneous during application and storage.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Not a standalone active ingredient.
Its main role is technological: stability, phase distribution, and sensory properties of the finished product.
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate do for skin?
Used in foundation creams, lipsticks, balms, SPF, creams with a high oil phase, and cleansing balms.
Who should use Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate?
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is suitable for: W/O creams, Balms, Makeup, Water-resistant SPF.
Are there any warnings about Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate?
Its main role is technological: stability, phase distribution, and sensory properties of the finished product.
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