Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Irritancy: unknownComedogenicity: unknownEmulsifying

Fungal-acne trigger

The details

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a plant-derived emulsifier made by combining glycerin and ricinoleic acid . It works well for giving buttery lip balms and low-viscosity water-in-oil emulsions a non-greasy and pleasant skin feel. Typical concentrations range from 0.1-3%. This ingredient is mild and non-irritating in nature. Because it is derived from ricinoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Ricinoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.