Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
What Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate is & what it does
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate is a polyglycerol-based ester commonly used as a gentle, non-ionic emulsifier. It helps blend the oil and water phases of a formula and can contribute to a stable, smooth texture, and such emulsifiers are often chosen for mild, skin-friendly systems. It is not a UV filter and offers no sun protection. No concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate?
It is a polyglycerol-based ester used as a gentle, non-ionic emulsifier in cosmetic formulas.
What does Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate do in skincare?
It is commonly used to blend the oil and water phases and to build a smooth, stable texture, and is often chosen for mild formulas. It is not a UV filter and adds no sun protection.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate safe?
Polyglyceryl emulsifiers are widely used and generally well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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L300 Hyaluronic Renewal Day Cream SPF 15
86/100
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Goldheit X4 Skin Protect Serum (SPF 30)
84/100
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Ava Isa Pure Untinted Ultra Matte Spf 45 Sunscreen
77/100