Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Polyglycerin-3 and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
What does it do?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters 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 Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Polyglycerin-3 and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Is Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
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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: 26/03/2014