Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is the product obtained by the reaction of Glycyrrhetinic Acid with the sorbitol ether of Polyglycerin-3.
What does it do?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is the product obtained by the reaction of Glycyrrhetinic Acid with the sorbitol ether of Polyglycerin-3.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetic products?
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Glycyrrhetinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/04/2018