Ingredient

Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Low risk

FunctionEmulsifier

What it is — A hybrid emulsifier combining a silicone backbone with polyglycerin, used to build stable water-in-oil emulsions.

What it does — It locks water droplets inside the oil phase so a rich balm-cream stays uniform, spreads smoothly and does not separate.

Typical use — Modern barrier creams and long-wear bases where stability and an elegant glide matter.

Who it suits / good to know — Film-forming emulsifiers like this are considered inert on skin; it shapes texture rather than acting on skin itself.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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