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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

What Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is & what it does

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is a plant-derived emulsifier created by reacting candelilla wax, jojoba, and rice bran lipids with polyglycerin-3. It helps blend oil and water phases into a stable cream or lotion while also softening and conditioning the skin. Because it is built from botanical waxes and oils, it is often chosen for naturally positioned and sunscreen formulations that need a gentle, emollient emulsifier.

What does Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters do in skincare?

This ingredient is a plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend the oil and water phases of a formula into a stable cream or lotion. It also softens and conditions the skin thanks to its botanical wax and oil origins. In sunscreens it is often chosen for naturally positioned formulas that need a gentle, emollient way to keep the product uniform.

Is Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters natural or synthetic?

It is largely naturally-derived, built from candelilla wax, jojoba, and rice bran lipids reacted with polyglycerin-3. The starting materials are botanical, though the ester is formed through processing, so it is best described as a naturally-derived, processed ingredient. This origin makes it popular in plant-forward formulations.

Is Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters vegan?

The ingredient is built from plant sources, candelilla wax, jojoba, and rice bran, so it is generally suitable for vegan formulations. None of its core raw materials come from animals. As always, a product's complete vegan status depends on the full ingredient list and the brand's sourcing.

Sunscreens with Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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