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Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/caprylate/succinate

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-3 with a mixture of Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid and Succinic Acid

EmollientEmulsifyingSkin conditioningSurfactantSolvent
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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Emollient
Helps soften and smooth the skin surface.
Emulsifying
Helps liquids that do not normally mix form a mixture.
Skin conditioning
A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.
Surfactant
Changes surface tension to help a product distribute or interact with other materials.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients in a formula.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

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What the research shows

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Names and identifiers

Name on ingredient lists
POLYGLYCERYL-3 CAPRATE/CAPRYLATE/SUCCINATE
CAS registry number
1798313-25-3

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