Is Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate comedogenic?
A branched fatty emulsifier used to stabilize oil and water in creams.
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Category: surfactant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A branched fatty emulsifier used to stabilize oil and water in creams. Its diisostearate chains are rated high on comedogenicity lists, which is a reminder that emulsifiers also count toward a product's score.
Common INCI Aliases: glyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl 3 diisostearate
Scientific References: labelpeek.com; skincarisma.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- glyceryl-3 diisostearate
- polyglyceryl 3 diisostearate
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