Ingredient

polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate

Low risk

Functionemulsifier

What it is — Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (INCI: Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate) is a plant-derived, PEG-free emulsifier made from glycerin and isostearic acid, often used in water-in-oil systems.

What it does — It helps blend oil and water phases into a stable formula and contributes a smooth, cushioned feel; it is common in cleansing oils and balms.

Typical use — It appears in cleansing oils and balms, rich creams and water-in-oil emulsions, usually as part of the emulsifier system.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for gentle, PEG-free formulas. It is a functional base ingredient rather than an active.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a gentle, PEG-free emulsifier. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — gentle, PEG-free emulsifier.
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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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