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Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
AKA “DERMOFEEL PS, TGMS-KFG, Triglyceryl monostearate, CAPROL 3GS, AKOLINE PG 7”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate
AKA: DERMOFEEL PS, TGMS-KFG, Triglyceryl monostearate, CAPROL 3GS, AKOLINE PG 7
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Ester of triglycerol and stearic acid
CAS #
27321-72-8, 26855-43-6
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the mid-20th century as a non-ionic emulsifier derived from glycerin and stearic acid. Designed to provide stable emulsification in cosmetics while being milder than traditional anionic emulsifiers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR