Ingredient
Polyglycerin-3
Low risk
FunctionHumectant
What it is — Polyglycerin-3 (INCI: Polyglycerin-3) is a glycerin-based humectant.
What it does — It is commonly used to help attract and hold moisture in the skin, supporting a hydrated, plumped and comfortable feel, and it can soften a formula's overall texture.
Typical use — Found in toners, essences, serums, creams and masks.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types, including dehydrated and sensitive-leaning skin, and layers well with other humectants.
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.
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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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