Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
AKA “Polyglyceryl-3 Olive Oil Esters”
Carrier Oil
Ingredient Facts
Olive oil polyglyceryl-3 esters
AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 Olive Oil Esters
Carrier Oil · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Polyglycerin-3 and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil.
Family
Oleaceae (Olive family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
226993-75-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Aging
Moisturizing
Fights Acne
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by chemically modifying olive oil with polyglycerin. Developed as a gentler alternative to PEG-based emulsifiers, designed to maintain olive oil's benefits while improving cosmetic stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR